About Giant Gap
Number of accommodations: 26
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Reviews (161)
What Guests Are Saying
Giant Gap campground is praised for its stunning lake views, clean campsites, and peaceful atmosphere, making it a favorite for many campers. Visitors enjoy various water activities, hiking trails, and the campground's overall beauty, although some noted issues with noise from nearby shooting and generator use. While the facilities, particularly the bathrooms, received mixed reviews, overall experiences highlight a desire to return due to the campground's charm and serene environment.
What Guests Are Saying
Giant Gap campground is praised for its stunning lake views, clean campsites, and peaceful atmosphere, making it a favorite for many campers. Visitors enjoy various water activities, hiking trails, and the campground's overall beauty, although some noted issues with noise from nearby shooting and generator use. While the facilities, particularly the bathrooms, received mixed reviews, overall experiences highlight a desire to return due to the campground's charm and serene environment.
Review Summary
David H
VerifiedJune 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA GIANT GAP
Campsite was very clean and the restrooms as well. Host was friendly and informative. Patrolled areas often and was available for questions or to resolve any issue. Spacing of sites made for a more peaceful experience.
Megan I
May 31, 2021
Very well kept campground, great location, definitely would visit again!
ron h
VerifiedMay 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: AREA GIANT GAP
It's always a great time , but this you the camp hosts where very enjoyable and likeable. They where there to try to let everyone have a good time and there was no issues.
The water management team all need to be fired for what they did to the lake levels this early in the season. they get an "F"
Keri A
VerifiedMay 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA GIANT GAP
Great camp grounds as usual. About two weeks earlier in the year and mosquitoes were much more active. We make our reservations as soon as possible to be sure we can return several times each summer.
Patrick L
VerifiedJanuary 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: AREA GIANT GAP
The lake itself is fantastic, no major boat noise, and small enough so waves are nil. We paddled across to the other side (was tiring, and required preparation, but fun). This campsite in particular was just ok. It was by the intersection, and adjacent to the bathrooms. Plus next to a group campsite where people were up well past quiet hours talking loudly, which led to poor sleep. Plus people cross by this campsite to get to the water. This campground is great overall, however, so even a 3 star for this site is better than some other campgrounds in the foothills (e.g. Rollins Reservoir by 80). We keep coming back to Giant Gap Campground.
paola b
January 11, 2021
our first time visiting Tahoe national forest and it was a lovely time!
Allison H
VerifiedJanuary 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA GIANT GAP
Camped here in July of last year. This campsite is great! Every spot has at least some shade and pretty scenery. The camp host was super helpful and engaging.
Lyudmila T
VerifiedNovember 13, 2020 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: AREA GIANT GAP
Very low water levels in the lake. If they drain the lake mid September, the camp season should stop then
Janessa J
VerifiedOctober 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: AREA GIANT GAP
I loved it here !!! Perfect campground near the lake so quiet and dark . The lake is gorgeous I am so glad not many people know of this place it is so clean ! Only con is that there is no service here but that’s what camping is all about , vacation from reality and our pesky phones . Will come again
Jared S
October 18, 2020
Good spot
Location Giant Gap
Address:
22830 Foresthill Road
Foresthill, CA, 95631
United States
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 39.1389 / -120.792
Elevation: 1117 feet
Policies & Rules
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*** Large single unit RVs are not suitable for the campground roads. Even though a site might have a 40 foot parking space, a 40 foot long RV can’t navigate through the campground. Also please remember that site parking length includes trailer and vehicle.*** |
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Water Faucets:
Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. For current fire conditions or weather closures contact the American River Ranger District (530) 367-2224 (voice), (530) 367-2226 (TDD). |
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This is not Sugar Pine Point State Park |
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Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov. |
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Off-road vehicle use is prohibited within Sugar Pine Complex, except for in the staging area, at the turnoff to Big Reservoir, such as Sugarpine OHV and Parker Flat. |
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Click here for more information on the Tahoe National Forest |
