Giant Gap
Giant Gap is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 39.13889, -120.79222
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Swimming Site
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 530-367-2224
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Giant Gap
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.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Sugar Pine · 1.1 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Shell · 28 mi
- Low clearances
- 1 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 229 designated routes (322 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giant Gap Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Giant Gap | National forest campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Shirttail Creek | National forest campground | 0.4 mi | — | No hookups |
| Shirttail Creek | Private campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Giant Gap Ridge | National forest camping area | 0.5 mi | — | — |
| Forbes Creek | National forest campground | 0.8 mi | — | No hookups |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.