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Giant Gap Campground

Giant Gap Campground is located on the north west shore of Sugar Pine Reservoir. This campground is set in a cedar and pine forest overlooking the reservoir, which provides opportunities for swimming, fishing, kayaking and boating under 10 mph. It is near the Foresthill OHV Trails, but riding out from the campsites is not allowed.

For information on the campgrounds contact the American River Ranger District at (530) 367-2224

General Information

Fire rings
Double and triple sites available
Trailer dump station

Bear Lockers in each site

Location: Sugar Pine Reservoir

April 30 - October 31

Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 12:00 p.m.; Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.

OHV use is not permitted in Sugar Pine Complex, only in staging area

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $24 per night (6 people)
Double Site: $48 per night (12 people)
Triple Site: $72 per night (18 people)
Additional Vehicle Fee: $5 per vehicle per night
Dump Station: $6 per use

$24/single site (6 people), $48/double site (12 people), $72/triple site (18 people) Dump Station open on Sundays from 11am-1pm, $6. Dump station may be available on demand. Please contact campground hosts. $5 for extra vehicles

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 39.140497

Longitude: -120.790415

Directions

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 after the Sugar Pine Recreation Area sign.  Travel 1 1/2 miles to the campground.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Last updated June 6th, 2025