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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
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.
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.
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.
Jeff H
VerifiedJuly 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: AREA GIANT GAP
Absolutely awesome spot to camp
All the campsites are well-maintained, restrooms clean. Great hike around the lake takes about 2 hours to complete with plenty of spots to stop and take a dip. The water temperature for swimming is perfect
Be aware that there is poison oak in the area so if you have a little ones, make sure you keep an eye on them.
Make sure you pack, what you know you’re gonna need. If you do forget and need additional supplies, the town of Forest Hill is about 20 miles away. Not a big inconvenience, but definitely helps to be fully prepared.
Alisa W
VerifiedJune 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: AREA GIANT GAP
We really like this campground. Nice family atmosphere. Great trail around the lake and perfect for kayaking and paddle boarding. Plenty of areas for swimming. Site 22 was near the water with a trail leading straight to the shore! Many of the trees in 22 are gone and there is longer a place to put a hammock like the photo shows. This also means a lot less shade. From 2:00 on the site is in direct sun so bring an easy up. Water spigot is across from the site and the restrooms were a short walk.
Amber C
VerifiedMay 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: AREA GIANT GAP
The most recent photo doesn't show what it actually looks like there.
When we got there, someone else had taken over our spot. They stated the camp host told them it wasn't reserved. So we had to wait even longer for it to be resolved. There's bees everywhere so that was unfortunate to my son who is highly allergic.
May 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: AREA GIANT GAP
The location and weather were great!! Lots of downed trees.
Brianna M
VerifiedMay 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: AREA GIANT GAP
Peaceful, a lot of families. Bathroom had toilet paper, no problems with the dumpster being full.
Zachary M
VerifiedNovember 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: AREA GIANT GAP
It was a very nice campsite. Only issue is I have is some park official decided to lock the restroom near my campsite for the season even though the season wasn't done. I specifically chose this sight because it was near the restroom for my disabled sister to not have to walk far.
MJ S
VerifiedNovember 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: AREA GIANT GAP
Don't go there if you have a trailer. The road from Colfax turns to a one car road, hairpin turns, and very steep. recreation.gov should not encourage and should not allow trailers into this camp site. Too dangerous.
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 |
