Giant Gap
Tahoe National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: Foresthill, CA, CA
Price: From $24 per night
Price range: $24–$48 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (161 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.The campground and the adjacent 160-acre Sugar Pine Reservoir are situated at an elevation of 3,600 feet.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Camp Host, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
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Giant Gap is beautifully situated on the north shore of Sugar Pine Reservoir in Tahoe National Forest with lots of privacy, natural forest setting, and highly-rated amenities including clean vault toilets and attentive camp hosts. Popular activities include fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, biking, and canoeing on the reservoir.
Wildlife alert: Steller's Jay, Douglas' Squirrel, Cliff Swallow, Sharp-tailed Snake, and Coralbelly Ringneck Snake are documented in the area. Yellow jackets noted in camper reviews.
Insider tips for Giant Gap: Book early — this is a popular federal campground Bring a screen house or dome tent setup to manage yellow jackets during meals No RV hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs Paved non-motorized trail circles the campground and connects to day use area and Shirttail Creek Campground
Skip Giant Gap if: You need RV hookups — none are available at most sites. You require year-round camping — seasonal operations only May-October. You prefer larger, more spacious tent sites — most sites are described as cozy spots.
Best time to visit Giant Gap: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Shirttail Creek (Foresthill, CA), Forbes Creek (Foresthill, CA), Tunnel Mills Ii (Camptonville, CA), North Fork (Ca) (Camptonville, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Giant Gap
Cell signal at Giant Gap (Foresthill, CA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.The campground and the adjacent 160-acre Sugar Pine Reservoir are situated at an elevation of 3,600 feet.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground
Bring a screen house or dome tent setup to manage yellow jackets during meals
No RV hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs
Paved non-motorized trail circles the campground and connects to day use area and Shirttail Creek Campground
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
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.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Tahoe National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Tahoe National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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