U.S. Forest Service · Tahoe National Forest · CA

Giant Gap

Sugar pine reservoir from the public boat ramp.Photo · Joel Miller 10/23/2018 USFS
OpenSeason 04-30 – 10-31
ReservableAccess
30Sites
60 ftMax rig

The 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

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
AREA GIANT GAP001standard nonelectric35 ft
AREA GIANT GAP002standard nonelectric31 ft
AREA GIANT GAP003standard nonelectric55 ft
AREA GIANT GAP004tent only nonelectric16 ft
AREA GIANT GAP005standard nonelectric16 ft
AREA GIANT GAP006management31 ftyes
AREA GIANT GAP007standard nonelectric16 ft
AREA GIANT GAP008standard nonelectric16 ft
AREA GIANT GAP009management16 ft
AREA GIANT GAP010tent only nonelectric
AREA GIANT GAP011standard nonelectric35 ft
AREA GIANT GAP012standard nonelectric25 ft
AREA GIANT GAP013standard nonelectric25 ftyes
AREA GIANT GAP014standard nonelectric16 ft
AREA GIANT GAP015standard nonelectric45 ft
AREA GIANT GAP016standard nonelectric35 ft
AREA GIANT GAP017standard nonelectric
AREA GIANT GAP018standard nonelectric25 ft
AREA GIANT GAP019standard nonelectric
AREA GIANT GAP020management35 ft
AREA GIANT GAP021standard nonelectric25 ftyes
AREA GIANT GAP022standard nonelectric25 ftyes
AREA GIANT GAP023standard nonelectric35 ft
AREA GIANT GAP024tent only nonelectric
AREA GIANT GAP025standard nonelectric35 ft
AREA GIANT GAP026standard nonelectric60 ft
AREA GIANT GAP027tent only nonelectric34 ft
AREA GIANT GAP028standard nonelectric31 ft
AREA GIANT GAP029tent only nonelectric
AREA GIANT GAP030standard nonelectric45 ft

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

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 →

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