Giant Gap

$24.00–$48.00/night

22830 Foresthill Road
Foresthill, CA 95631

Notice

Attention Campers: Sugarpine Dump Station is closed for repairs. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Jun 10, 2026 – Jun 11, 2027

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.

Camp site features

Across 27 camp sites:

Fire pit: 25 of 27 sites
Pets allowed: all 27 sites
ADA accessible: 3 of 27 sites
Longest RV: 60 ft
Largest party: 12 people

Services within 25 miles · OpenStreetMap

Nearest dump station: 1.2 mi

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.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

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Marshall H

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Reviewed 21 days ago

Hard to get into the sharp and narrow sites. Parh around the lake has destroyed areas near the dam.

Marie H

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Reviewed 23 days ago

We really like the campground: it was remote but still lovely with campers. It was peaceful except for the shooting range nearby and one campsite with barking dogs. The campsites had everything we needed and some privacy (enough space between the campsites). The host was amicable and gave us a lot of information. The first day, we did the hike around the reservoir. The second day, the did the hike on the Steven’s trail, next to the store in Iowa Hill. It was so beautiful (and well maintained). The reservoir, of course, was a plus although we didn’t go swimming. The campers were friendly and we saw a lot of bikers.

Layla T

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Reviewed 24 days ago

The campground itself was great- bathrooms were pretty clean, table was nice and long to utilize. The ground was really hard to stake the tent on and would have been hard for a larger tent due to the incline of this site and most others. I will warn people- the noise from the town being close to this site is A LOT. Like gunshots all night in the woods and people drag racing around the reservoir. Definitely took me out of the calmness. The grounds themselves also are loud with other sites utilizing projectors and speakers. Probably would come back but only during the week.

Victor H

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Reviewed 25 days ago

Our site was great. A little small compared to other places I’ve been to. Plenty of firewood all around. Fishing at the nearby lake was not that great. Overall camping here was good no one bothered us and we had a great time!

Donald M

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Reviewed a month ago

This campground is in a beautifful setting with lots of views of Sugar Pine Lake. Many trees have been removed for fire protection, but this has opened up the virw of the Lake & access is better as well!!

Sady C

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Reviewed a month ago

Giant gap is a wonderful place to go camping, Kevin the host was very friendly. We enjoyed the our time there!!

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