About Giant Gap
Number of accommodations: 26
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Restrooms
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Restrooms
Parking and Transport
- Parking
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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
Sharath N
VerifiedOctober 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: AREA GIANT GAP
Very good location. Good hiking trails. Host was clear on instructions and took care of the grounds well
Debbie D
VerifiedOctober 7, 2020 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: AREA GIANT GAP
The camp host Jeff and Anna are the best they keep the restrooms clean are very friendly we think giant gap is our favorite campground and the lake is clean
Christine J
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA GIANT GAP
Don't miss the turn.
Sergey K
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: AREA GIANT GAP
Clean campground. The sites are too close to each other. But everything else was great!
Miranda M
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2020 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA GIANT GAP
Checked in on a Sunday and enjoyed that the surrounding campsites were quiet. Camp hosts were nice and informative when they came around to check us in. Our campsite was clean. We also loved the beach area as there was hardly anyone around. This was a perfect physical distancing camping trip!
Rheanna W
VerifiedAugust 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: AREA GIANT GAP
Me and my family love camping at Giant Gap. We go here at least a few times a year. The camp grounds are always very clean. All the sites are at least partial shade if not more. We can walk to the water and to day use swimming. I recommend taking a hike around the reservoir. It's only about 5 miles and the trails paved and stroller friendly.
June G
VerifiedAugust 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: AREA GIANT GAP
Awesome, awesome, awesome, the only problem it is to popular! Clean, our site was private and right on the lake. The camp ranger was helpful and great! We will be back when it is available!
Janet K
VerifiedAugust 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: AREA GIANT GAP
Great campground! The lake was beautiful and not too far from our campsite. The bathrooms weren't too smelly. The campsite was clean and far enough that we weren't disturbed by our neighbors. The host makes rounds multiple times a day, so they are readily available if you have questions. My friends and I had a wonderful time here! Highly recommend!
jeanna g
VerifiedAugust 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: AREA GIANT GAP
The camp host (lady) was rude. She should try explaining the rules instead of yelling at you right away for not knowing them. This is my 3rd camping trip this year at Giant Gap and she has been rude to me at every single visit. I honestly am never camping at Giant Gap again.
Tatiana L
VerifiedAugust 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: AREA GIANT GAP
Great site on the upper loop. Very comfortable and clean.
The host and rangers are very nice and friendly.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 39.1389 / -120.792
Elevation: 1117 feet
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: June 4, 2026
