Giant Gap

FS USDA Forest Service · Foresthill, CA · Developed

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Conditions

Road Access Paved
Driveway Surface Paved
Season Open Year Round
Campfires Not recorded
Elevation 3,600 ft
Max RV Length 60 ft

The managing agency hasn't published campfire rules for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Rig Size Big Rig Friendly Pull Through
Hookup Dry Camping
Access Paved Access
Style Potable Water Vault Toilet Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites30
Sites Accepting RVs24
Tent-Only Sites5
Overnight Sites30
Max RV Length60 ft
Pull-Through Sites7
Back-In Sites23
SurfacePaved

Location

39.1388889, -120.7922222 · 22830 Foresthill Road , Foresthill , CA 95631

Photos

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Description

Overview

Giant Gap Campground is located on the north shore of Sugar Pine Reservoir, in the Tahoe National Forest. It is just 15 miles from Foresthill. Visitors enjoy the surrounding area for its fishing, canoeing,  OHV and hiking opportunities.

Recreation

Fishing, canoeing, swimming and boating are popular activities on the reservoir. A paved, non-motorized trail circles the campground and connects to the day use area and Shirttail Creek Campground.

The North Fork of the American River is nearby, with additional fishing and swimming. Many miles of hiking and off-road vehicle trails are in the surrounding area.

Facilities

The campground offers several single- and double-family campsites, a few of which are accessible. Picnic tables, campfire rings and grills are provided, as are vault toilets and drinking water. Firewood is available for purchase from the host.

Natural Features

The campground and the adjacent 160-acre Sugar Pine Reservoir are situated at an elevation of 3,600 feet. The campground is situated in stands of cedar and ponderosa pine trees. Summertime temperatures are hot during the day and cool at night.

Directions

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.

Activities

BIKING BOATING CAMPING FISHING HIKING SWIMMING SITE

Details

Phone530-367-2224
ADA AccessN
ReservableYes

Nearby Campgrounds

Shirttail Creek 0.4 mi · FS · 41 sites
Forbes Creek 0.8 mi · FS · 2 sites
Big Reservoir Campground 2.0 mi · FS
Euchre Bar Trailhead 4.0 mi · BLM
Foresthill Divide Road 6.3 mi · FS
Tunnel Mills II 10.9 mi · FS · 2 sites
North Fork (CA) 11.6 mi · FS · 16 sites
Skillman 12.4 mi · FS · 17 sites