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About Giant Gap
Number of accommodations: 26
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Parking
Picnic Table
Restrooms
Fire Pit
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Site Setup and Access
- ADA Accessible
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- BBQ
- Fire Pit
Parking and Transport
- Parking
On Site Services
- Fish Cleaning Station
Water Access
- Boat Ramp / Launch
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Reviews (191)
What Guests Are Saying
Giant Gap is a well-maintained campground with clean restrooms and campsites, providing a peaceful atmosphere and beautiful scenery near the lake. Many guests appreciate the cleanliness and upkeep, along with the enjoyable lake activities and hiking trails. However, some concerns include occasional restroom odors, limited shade due to tree removal, and the absence of a camp host at night, which can impact safety and noise management. Overall, visitors generally have a positive experience and look forward to returning.
What Guests Are Saying
Giant Gap is a well-maintained campground with clean restrooms and campsites, providing a peaceful atmosphere and beautiful scenery near the lake. Many guests appreciate the cleanliness and upkeep, along with the enjoyable lake activities and hiking trails. However, some concerns include occasional restroom odors, limited shade due to tree removal, and the absence of a camp host at night, which can impact safety and noise management. Overall, visitors generally have a positive experience and look forward to returning.
Review Summary
Anne M
VerifiedJuly 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: AREA GIANT GAP
Love the lake! It kept us cool while it was over 100 dgs on 4th of July weekend. Perfect for paddleboarding. It is a max 3mph lake and unfortunately there were a few people that disregarded that, but that was not the fault of our campground. We have been coming here for 35 years. Never disappoints. They are slowly improving the pit toilets. We had a bear in camp; bear boxes are provided and obviously recommended. Paved trail around half the lake is good for biking.
Joe A
VerifiedJuly 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: AREA GIANT GAP
The reservoir and the trails were awesome.
However, the fallen trees all around the camping area was a total nuisance. The downed trees took away so many water bank accesses that it took away the natural beauty of camping being near the waters edge to enjoy its splendor.
In addition, it was sad to see that so many trees were removed from the camping areas. I hope the tree service will be replanting additional trees to replace the ones removed.
Justin H
VerifiedJuly 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA GIANT GAP
Nice mellow lake, great for paddle board exploring. Fit 3 small tents and two hammocks at our site.
Jeff W
VerifiedJuly 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: AREA GIANT GAP
This location is beautiful. Water activities, hiking around the lake, shade at some sights. The bathrooms the full first day were not well maintained though if you hold your nose and bring your own TP you’ll be fine. Starting around dusk, there were gun shots all around the lake, which was disruptive to the calm, nature setting and our sleep.
Andrew E
VerifiedJuly 31, 2024 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA GIANT GAP
It's my favorite place for the rest, beautiful clear lake, have a hiking trail, !!!!
Very good stuff!!!
Deana C
VerifiedAugust 1, 2024 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA GIANT GAP
Pit toilet doors will not close near site 18. Otherwise, clean. Short distance to the lake. Unfortunately, I didn’t get to stay the night due to my dog getting sick and had to take him home for emergency care.
Dan B
VerifiedAugust 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: AREA GIANT GAP
Been coming here since the mid Eighties. Love Giant Gap camp grounds. Always have a great time. Find a great spot by the lake and relax.
Yvonne T
VerifiedAugust 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: AREA GIANT GAP
Beautiful lake and campground was very nice. Very quiet after 10 p.m. Only problem was the pump out station. Don’t count on it to be available. We were able to pump out our small Lance travel trailer but near the end of pumping, it started overflowing onto the pavement. The 2 trailers behind us were not able to use it. Also there are 2 spaces to pump out but one of the faucets was out of service.
Steve B
VerifiedAugust 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: AREA GIANT GAP
Stayed in double site 26. Site is narrow for 2 RVs and tree on the side of the driveway should be trimmed. Site is sunnier than it use to be because numerous trees have been cut throughout the site and tree trunks are stacked up everywhere. Wood blocks tent areas and completely blocks main trail down to the lake.
Jacob H
VerifiedOctober 1, 2024 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: AREA GIANT GAP
Site 15 is HUGE! Pull through at top for large trailer and three level tent sites. Campground is very clean, quiet and the reservoir is perfect for non-motorized watercraft. The bathrooms were a little smelly though!
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.
Giant Gap Campground is accessible from Interstate 80, which is approximately 17 miles to the west via Auburn/Ravine Road.
Elevation: 1117 feet
19 mi drive to downtown Foresthill (about 32 min)
Policies & Rules
General
- *** 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.***
- Water Faucets: • While safe to drink, the potable water in the campground has a high iron content and visitors may wish to bring their own drinking water. • Visitors may not connect hoses to faucets for sanitation concerns. • Faucets are meant for drinking water only. For sanitation reasons there can be no bathing or cleaning at faucets. • All grey water must be properly disposed of at the dump station. Trash: • Trash should be placed in dumpsters. If the dumpsters are full then trash must be properly stored in a bear box until the dumpster is emptied, or can be taken to the nearest dumpster. This is to avoid wildlife getting in the trash and dispersing it through the forest. • Make sure to properly close/lock dumpsters to avoid wildlife getting in the trash. Campsite: • Camp only in designated camping areas. Areas beyond the campground could have hazard trees. • Only park in designated parking spaces. Parking off of pavement in camping areas is prohibited. • No parking in or blocking road ways. • Keep food in bear boxes at all times. • If visitors need to hang things they can use rachets straps or bungees. Using screws, nails, and staples is prohibited. • Stapling into the preparation tables and/or picnic tables is prohibited due to the damage it causes. • Cutting or damaging standing trees is prohibited. • Collecting dead wood is highly encouraged. Visitors must have a wood cutting permit to cut wood on the ground. • DAY USE: • NO Swimming on or around the boat dock/ ramp. Swimmers must stay 100 feet away at all times to keep a safe distance from boat traffic. • Park in designated parking spots. No parking along painted curbs or by boat ramp. • All vehicles must pay for day use parking at the Sugar Pine Day Use Area. The $5.00 Day use parking is not included in the camping fee. 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).
- This is not Sugar Pine Point State Park
- 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.
- 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.
- Click here for more information on the Tahoe National Forest
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Last updated: September 3, 2026
