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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. ADA Access: N
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.
great lake, clean water, small campsites to close to each other.
Fantastic! Wonderful scenery; beautiful, clean campgrounds; friendly camp host; all you could want in a quiet camping trip.
The lake is amazing. Great for swimming, kayaking, fishing, etc.
Perfect family camping destination.
Stay on the side where mike is! He is so laid back, family oriented, always checking in, not hard to find, and so friendly! We loved his hospitality while on the 3 days there. Such a beautiful place. Was amazing. Water is not too cold and very clear! Also not far from the campsites.
Nice family campgrounds. Picnic tables & fire rings with grates in each camp site. Barbecues in some of the sites but not all. Bear boxes for food storage in each site. We did have a junior bear cub run right through our campsite in the afternoon. The camp hosts were very nice. Non flushable bathrooms throughout the campgrounds. Drinkable water at each bathroom. 5 mile hike around the lake. One spot by the dam is washed out & a little difficult to manoeuvre around but other than that it was a really nice hike.
I went with my family we took our dogs ,first off I loved the camping site it had lots of space for my kids to run around it had a bear lock , the lake amazing we took out kayaks the water was super nice not cold a bit warm to be honest we just had a blast no showers but it has toilets it’s very peaceful
