Giant Gap
Alta, California · 3,661 ft · In Tahoe National Forest
Photos: Joel Miller 10/23/2018 USFS
At a glance
6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 3,661 ft (1,116 m)3,661 ft1,116 m
Sites27
Giant Gap lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
- 001Standard · up to 12 people35 ft
- 002Standard · up to 6 people31 ft
- 003Standard · up to 6 people55 ft
- 004Tent only · up to 6 peopleTents only
- 005Standard · up to 6 people16 ft
- 007Standard · up to 6 people16 ft
- 008Standard · up to 6 people16 ft
- 010Tent only · up to 6 peopleTents only
- 011Standard · up to 6 people35 ft
- 012Standard · up to 6 people25 ft
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 3 staff entries left out.
Amenities
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- ADA accessible
- Campfires allowed
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About
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.
From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Giant Gap: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueSunny71°48°
- WedSunny74°56°
- ThuSunny84°60°
- FriSunny83°54°
- SatSunny79°52°
Nearby camping
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Shirttail Creek
Public Land · 0.4 mi · Alta
Giant Gap Ridge
Dispersed · 0.5 mi · Alta
Forbes Creek
Public Land · 0.8 mi · Alta
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
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