Giant Gap
Photo · Joel Miller 10/23/2018 USFSThe place
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. Keep reading
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 sites · 30
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AREA GIANT GAP | 001 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| AREA GIANT GAP | 002 | standard nonelectric | 31 ft | — | |
| AREA GIANT GAP | 003 | standard nonelectric | 55 ft | — | |
| AREA GIANT GAP | 004 | tent only nonelectric | 16 ft | — | |
| AREA GIANT GAP | 005 | standard nonelectric | 16 ft | — | |
| AREA GIANT GAP | 006 | management | 31 ft | — | yes |
| AREA GIANT GAP | 007 | standard nonelectric | 16 ft | — | |
| AREA GIANT GAP | 008 | standard nonelectric | 16 ft | — | |
| AREA GIANT GAP | 009 | management | 16 ft | — | |
| AREA GIANT GAP | 010 | tent only nonelectric | — | — | |
| AREA GIANT GAP | 011 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| AREA GIANT GAP | 012 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| AREA GIANT GAP | 013 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | yes |
| AREA GIANT GAP | 014 | standard nonelectric | 16 ft | — | |
| AREA GIANT GAP | 015 | standard nonelectric | 45 ft | — | |
| AREA GIANT GAP | 016 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| AREA GIANT GAP | 017 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| AREA GIANT GAP | 018 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| AREA GIANT GAP | 019 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| AREA GIANT GAP | 020 | management | 35 ft | — | |
| AREA GIANT GAP | 021 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | yes |
| AREA GIANT GAP | 022 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | yes |
| AREA GIANT GAP | 023 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| AREA GIANT GAP | 024 | tent only nonelectric | — | — | |
| AREA GIANT GAP | 025 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| AREA GIANT GAP | 026 | standard nonelectric | 60 ft | — | |
| AREA GIANT GAP | 027 | tent only nonelectric | 34 ft | — | |
| AREA GIANT GAP | 028 | standard nonelectric | 31 ft | — | |
| AREA GIANT GAP | 029 | tent only nonelectric | — | — | |
| AREA GIANT GAP | 030 | standard nonelectric | 45 ft | — |
Booking
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
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This campground sits in CA-03. This member’s public-lands record →