Giant Gap Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 12:00 p.m.; Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Sugar Pine Dump Station · 1.3 mi
- Nearest water fill
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Potable Water · 60.5 mi
- Coordinates
- 39.1405, -120.7904
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
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.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Giant Gap Campground free?
No. Giant Gap Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Giant Gap Campground?
From I-80:Take the Foresthill Road exit for 17 miles to the town of Foresthill. Continue on the road for 9 miles to Sugar Pine Road. Turn left and continue on Sugar Pine Road for 9 miles and take a right on the first road afeeter the Sugar Pine Recreation Area sign. Travel 1 1/2 miles to the campground.
What are the rules at Giant Gap Campground?
OHV use is not permitted in Sugar Pine Complex, only in staging area
Nearby
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
