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Giant Gap

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Sugarpine dump station will be open from 8:00 am 4:30 pm. The dump fee is $6.

About

USDA Forest Service

Tahoe National Forest

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

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.

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.

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Location

Giant Gap is located in California

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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.

Address

22830 Foresthill Road
Foresthill, CA 95631

Coordinates

39.1388889 N
120.7922222 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
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  • WiFi
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  • Verizon
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  • T-Mobile
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Firewood Available
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets

For Vehicles

  • Pull-Through Sites
  • Big Rig Friendly

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the max vehicle length at Giant Gap?

Giant Gap allows vehicles up to 60 feet.

Is there cell phone reception at Giant Gap?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is unknown.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Giant Gap?

Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Giant Gap. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Giant Gap, try setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts

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