Giant Gap

About

Giant Gap Campground occupies a forested setting on the north shore of Sugar Pine Reservoir in the Tahoe National Forest, approximately 15 miles from Foresthill. The campground sits at 3,600 feet elevation among stands of cedar and ponderosa pine, providing shade during hot summer days. The 160-acre reservoir offers fishing, swimming, canoeing, and motorized boating under 10 mph. The campground features 27 sites including single, double, and triple configurations. Each site includes a fire ring, picnic table, and bear box for food storage. Vault toilets, drinking water with high iron content, a dump station, and dumpsters are provided. A paved non-motorized trail circles the campground and connects to the day use area and nearby Shirttail Creek Campground. The North Fork of the American River is nearby for additional fishing and swimming. Off-highway vehicle staging is available in the area, though OHV use is not permitted within the Sugar Pine Complex itself. Large RVs are not recommended due to narrow campground roads.

Directions

From I-80, take the Foresthill Road exit and continue 17 miles to the town of Foresthill. Continue on the road for 9 miles to Sugar Pine Road. Turn left and continue 9 miles, crossing the boat ramp and dam. Take the first right after the Sugar Pine Recreation Area sign and travel 1.5 miles to the campground.