Giant Gap

Campground · California · 27 bookable sites ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Tahoe National Forest (NF) · Open Access

27
Bookable sites
60 ft
Max rig length
up to 12
People per site
4
Accessible sites
3,669 ft
Elevation
Sugar pine reservoir from the public boat ramp.
Photo: Joel Miller 10/23/2018 USFS · Recreation.gov

Overview

Giant Gap Campground is located on the north shore of Sugar Pine Reservoir, in the Tahoe National Forest. It is just 15 miles from Foresthill. Visitors enjoy the surrounding area for its fishing, canoeing,  OHV and hiking opportunities.

Recreation

Fishing, canoeing, swimming and boating are popular activities on the reservoir. A paved, non-motorized trail circles the campground and connects to the day use area and Shirttail Creek Campground.

The North Fork of the American River is nearby, with additional fishing and swimming. Many miles of hiking and off-road vehicle trails are in the surrounding area.

Facilities

The campground offers several single- and double-family campsites, a few of which are accessible. Picnic tables, campfire rings and grills are provided, as are vault toilets and drinking water. Firewood is available for purchase from the host.

Natural Features

The campground and the adjacent 160-acre Sugar Pine Reservoir are situated at an elevation of 3,600 feet. The campground is situated in stands of cedar and ponderosa pine trees. Summertime temperatures are hot during the day and cool at night.

The facts

  • Season: April 30 – October 31 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
  • 27 bookable sites
  • 30 sites in total, including non-bookable
  • 4 accessible sites
  • Vehicles up to 60 ft
  • Up to 12 people per site
  • Loops: AREA GIANT GAP

Site types

  • 22 Standard Nonelectric
  • 5 Tent Only Nonelectric
  • 3 Management

Amenities

  • Fire pits
  • Picnic tables
  • Shade
  • Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

30 campsites at Giant Gap

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceMax rigPeople
001AREA GIANT GAPStandard NonelectricPull ThroughPaved35 ft12 🐾
002AREA GIANT GAPStandard NonelectricBack InPaved31 ft6 🐾
003AREA GIANT GAPStandard NonelectricBack InPaved55 ft6 🐾
004AREA GIANT GAPTent Only NonelectricBack InPaved16 ft6 🐾
005AREA GIANT GAPStandard NonelectricBack InPaved16 ft6 🐾
006AREA GIANT GAPManagementBack InPaved31 ft6♿ 🐾
007AREA GIANT GAPStandard NonelectricBack InPaved16 ft6 🐾
008AREA GIANT GAPStandard NonelectricBack InPaved16 ft6 🐾
009AREA GIANT GAPManagementBack InPaved16 ft6 🐾
010AREA GIANT GAPTent Only NonelectricBack InPaved—6 🐾
011AREA GIANT GAPStandard NonelectricBack InPaved35 ft6 🐾
012AREA GIANT GAPStandard NonelectricBack InPaved25 ft6 🐾
013AREA GIANT GAPStandard NonelectricBack InPaved25 ft6♿ 🐾
014AREA GIANT GAPStandard NonelectricBack InPaved16 ft6 🐾
015AREA GIANT GAPStandard NonelectricPull ThroughPaved45 ft6 🐾
016AREA GIANT GAPStandard NonelectricPull ThroughPaved35 ft6 🐾
017AREA GIANT GAPStandard NonelectricBack InPaved—6 🐾
018AREA GIANT GAPStandard NonelectricPull ThroughPaved25 ft12 🐾
019AREA GIANT GAPStandard NonelectricBack In——6 🐾
020AREA GIANT GAPManagementPull ThroughPaved35 ft12 🐾
021AREA GIANT GAPStandard NonelectricBack InPaved25 ft6♿ 🐾
022AREA GIANT GAPStandard NonelectricBack InPaved25 ft6♿ 🐾
023AREA GIANT GAPStandard NonelectricPull ThroughPaved35 ft6 🐾
024AREA GIANT GAPTent Only NonelectricBack InPaved—6 🐾
025AREA GIANT GAPStandard NonelectricBack InPaved35 ft6 🐾
026AREA GIANT GAPStandard NonelectricBack InPaved60 ft12 🐾
027AREA GIANT GAPTent Only NonelectricBack InPaved34 ft6 🐾
028AREA GIANT GAPStandard NonelectricPull ThroughPaved31 ft6 🐾
029AREA GIANT GAPTent Only NonelectricBack InPaved—6 🐾
030AREA GIANT GAPStandard NonelectricBack InPaved45 ft12 🐾

Getting there

From Interstate 80, take the Auburn/Ravine Road exit. Continue east for 17 miles to Foresthill. Travel through town, about 9 miles, to Forest Road 10/Sugar Pine Road. Turn left and drive 9 miles, crossing a boat ramp and the dam, to the Sugar Pine Campground. Turn right and continue over a mile to the campground.

39.13889, -120.79222 · 39°8'20.0"N 120°47'32.0"W

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Typical weather

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F————————————
Low °F————————————
Precip in9.28.78.24.73.00.90.00.10.62.95.810.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Sugar Pine Boat Ramp
Photo: USDA · Recreation.gov
GIANT GAP

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Common questions about Giant Gap

Can you reserve a site at Giant Gap?
Yes, Giant Gap is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Giant Gap have?
30 sites in total, of which 27 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Giant Gap?
60 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Giant Gap?
Yes, pets are allowed at Giant Gap.

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Giant Gap also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Giant Gap's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • $24/single site (6 people), $48/double site (12 people), $72/triple site (18 people) Dump Station open on Sundays from 11am-1pm, $6. Dump station may be available on demand. Please contact campground hosts. $5 for extra vehicles

Restrictions:

  • OHV use is not permitted in Sugar Pine Complex, only in staging area

Accessibility:

  • Restrooms, several campsites and paved trail

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Giant Gap

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-19.

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