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
Jacob Y
VerifiedAugust 8, 2020 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: AREA GIANT GAP
Camp hosts were rude.
Anne M
VerifiedAugust 3, 2020 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: AREA GIANT GAP
We love this campground and have been coming here for over 30 years. The lake is close and great for swimming. The pit toilets get smelly so try to get a spot away from them. That is truly the only negative of this place. The running water did quit while we were there; We don’t rely on that so we were ok. Not so great for some people I’m sure.
JAN A
VerifiedJuly 25, 2020 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: AREA GIANT GAP
A Beautiful campground on the edge of a quiet pristine lake. The campground hosts
are the best! It is always a wonderful experience. There is no cell service ..
Which being in a a news free zone for three days was a very good thing!
Wendy W
VerifiedJuly 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: AREA GIANT GAP
This is a beautiful lake and great for families. Swimming was perfect and lots of safe paddling, water toy possibilities. The bathrooms are pretty smelly though, especially when people pee on the floor. Showers would be nice someday! But it's a great place to regain some peace.
Julie R
VerifiedJuly 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA GIANT GAP
This is a very picturesque and well maintained location. Easy water access makes this a perfect spot to bring your kayak or go for an easy walk around the reservoir. Spaced out campsites, trees and shrubs also give campers good privacy.
Emily B
VerifiedJuly 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: AREA GIANT GAP
The lake is clean and beautiful! The sites are good, we had one with a freestanding bbq so there was not a grate on the campfire ring, so we wished we brought charcoal. The pit toilets are smelly, I'd avoid getting a site that is near them because the wind drifts the odor.
Gwendolyn P
VerifiedJuly 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: AREA GIANT GAP
The campy host was incredibly attentive for my entire stay with Regular patrols and bathroom maintenance. The lake is beautiful for a swim, kayak, float, fishing , or paddle board. All campsites appeared to have good shade options to escape heat. I recommend hiking all around the lake, it was great seeing it from all sides!
Patrick D
VerifiedJuly 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: AREA GIANT GAP
Anna and Jeff, ( cowboy ) are the best camp hosts ever. I always look forward to seeing them when I visit Sugar pine reservoir, Giant Gap side. Great peoples.
Patrick D
VerifiedJuly 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: AREA GIANT GAP
If you find you want a guaranteed great camping experience, visit Sugar Pine Reservoir at the Giant Gap campground. You will find clean camp sites, and a well managed by Anna, and Jeff. The best hosts ever. The lake is just the best I have ever been to, surrounded by pine trees and majestic views.
Dylan R
VerifiedJuly 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA GIANT GAP
I've been coming here with a group of friends for about 15 years, this place is something special. great campsites, great views, great lake, great people.
5 stars everytime
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 |