California · published-coordinate region
Giant Gap
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USDA Forest Service27Supported overnight records
2Published site categories
27Sites with a reported party limit
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A closer look at the campground
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.
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How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 27 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
27
Vehicle limit
27
Vehicle length
22
Driveway entry
27
Shade
20
Bars show counts, not a quality, accessibility or suitability score.
The campsite mix
Standard Nonelectric
22
Tent Only Nonelectric
5
Operator 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.
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THE ACTUAL SITES
27 published campsite records
Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.
View all 27 published site records
| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 001 AREA GIANT GAP Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 31 ft Numeric screening only | 12 people 4 vehicles | Pull-through 65 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 002 AREA GIANT GAP Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 55 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 003 AREA GIANT GAP Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 004 AREA GIANT GAP Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 36 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 005 AREA GIANT GAP Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 52 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 007 AREA GIANT GAP Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 49 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 008 AREA GIANT GAP Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 010 AREA GIANT GAP Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 011 AREA GIANT GAP Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 56 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 012 AREA GIANT GAP Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 53 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 013 AREA GIANT GAP Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 55 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 014 AREA GIANT GAP Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 57 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 015 AREA GIANT GAP Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-through 88 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 016 AREA GIANT GAP Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-through 78 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 017 AREA GIANT GAP Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 54 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 018 AREA GIANT GAP Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 12 people 4 vehicles | Pull-through 90 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 019 AREA GIANT GAP Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 50 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 021 AREA GIANT GAP Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 62 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 022 AREA GIANT GAP Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 51 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 023 AREA GIANT GAP Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through 50 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 024 AREA GIANT GAP Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 32 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 025 AREA GIANT GAP Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 56 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 026 AREA GIANT GAP Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 60 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 12 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 80 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 027 AREA GIANT GAP Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 42 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 028 AREA GIANT GAP Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through 99 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 029 AREA GIANT GAP Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 22 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 030 AREA GIANT GAP Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 12 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 68 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
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