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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
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
Jared S
October 18, 2020
Good spot
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
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
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.
paola b
January 11, 2021
our first time visiting Tahoe national forest and it was a lovely time!
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.
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.
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"
Megan I
May 31, 2021
Very well kept campground, great location, definitely would visit again!
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
