Cruises & boats
Giant Gap
California · Nearby: west of the crest (CA)
Giant Gap is in Foresthill, CA, listed on Recreation.gov. It has tent and RV sites.
22830 Foresthill Road
40.8 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoestraight-line
Quick facts
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
| Season | Not listed |
| Hookups | Not listed |
Sources: Recreation.gov — Giant Gap. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
This weekend (Fri, Oct 23 – Sun, Oct 25): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Key facts
- Max rig length
- Longest RV site listed: 60 ft (15 of 17 RV sites list a length) Listing
- Hookups & power
- Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing
- Pets
- Allowed Listing
- Booking
- Reservable on Recreation.gov Listing
- Getting there
- 40.8 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line, not driving) Listing
- Accessible Sites
- Self Pay Station
- Trash Collection
- Vault Toilets
- Water Spigot
Why stay here?
- RV sites listed for rigs up to 60 ft.
- Rated 4.0★ across 158 guest reviews.
- Public-land campground run by a federal or state agency.
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Site & accommodation options
Live from Recreation.gov, checked Oct 18. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
Standard Nonelectric
RV length limit not listedNo hookups
Available for both nightsEnter your dates on Recreation.gov, then choose “Standard Nonelectric”.
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Lowest open: Standard Nonelectric
Available for your dates · 1 site
$24/night
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Other nearby options
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Giant Gap, not driving.
- Closest public campgroundShirttail Creek0.4 mi away (straight-line) · PublicAvailable for your datesStandard Nonelectric: $24/nightCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
- Closest private full-hookupVillage Camp Truckee35.7 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your dates79 - Economy Pull Through: from $80/nightCheck availability on Hipcamp ↗
- Closest public / first-comeForbes Creek0.8 mi away (straight-line) · PublicUnavailable for your datesCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
- Next closestAlta Pines Camp5.4 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your datesTent or RV site: from $60/nightCheck availability on Hipcamp ↗
View calendar · night-by-night from Recreation.gov
Live from Recreation.gov, checked Oct 18.
| Site | Fr 23 | Sa 24 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 016 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| 002 standard nonelectric | R | R | $24 |
| 011 standard nonelectric | ✓ | R | $24 |
| 023 standard nonelectric | R | R | $24 |
| 025 standard nonelectric | R | R | $24 |
| 013 standard nonelectric | ✓ | R | $24 |
| 004 tent only nonelectric | R | R | $24 |
| 019 standard nonelectric | R | R | $24 |
| 022 standard nonelectric | R | R | $24 |
| 012 standard nonelectric | R | R | $24 |
| 003 standard nonelectric | R | R | $24 |
| 005 standard nonelectric | R | R | $24 |
| 028 standard nonelectric | R | R | $24 |
| 029 tent only nonelectric | R | R | $24 |
| 007 standard nonelectric | ✓ | R | $24 |
| 015 standard nonelectric | R | R | $24 |
| 010 tent only nonelectric | R | R | $24 |
| 017 standard nonelectric | R | R | $24 |
| 021 standard nonelectric | R | R | $24 |
| 024 tent only nonelectric | R | R | $24 |
| 027 tent only nonelectric | R | R | $24 |
| 014 standard nonelectric | ✓ | R | $24 |
| 026 standard nonelectric | R | R | $48 |
| 001 standard nonelectric | R | R | $48 |
| 030 standard nonelectric | R | R | $48 |
| 018 standard nonelectric | R | R | $48 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
Before you go
CA California rules for campers
- Booking
- California State Parks book on ReserveCalifornia up to 6 months before arrival. Forest Service campgrounds book on Recreation.gov (individual sites up to 6 months ahead, group sites 12). California State Parks Recreation.gov
- Bears
- State park campgrounds: food, drinks, toiletries and scented trash go in the site's metal locker; ice chests may not be left in vehicles; bear-proof coolers must be locked (up to $1,000 fine). National Forest land: Forest Order 19-24-03. California State Parks USDA Forest Service
- Chains
- Caltrans chain controls R-1, R-2 and R-3 apply on CA-89, US-50 and I-80; check Caltrans QuickMap for live status. Caltrans Caltrans QuickMap
Longest RV site listed: 60 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Lake Tahoe Rig Fit tool
Giant Gap: questions answered
- What is the maximum RV length at Giant Gap?
- Longest RV site listed: 60 ft (15 of 17 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
- Does Giant Gap have RV hookups?
- Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
- How do I reserve a site at Giant Gap?
- Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
- Are pets allowed at Giant Gap?
- Allowed (per the listing)
Recent guest reviews
Joe A ★ 4 · Oct 2025We enjoyed our time here. We went in September, so it was not over-crowded. The lake level was a little lower, which made the shore line easier to access. We planned on buying firewood while we were up there, but it was late in the season and they were completely out, so we ended up not having any campfires. Sound really travels across the lake. Someone with property nearby was shooting their gun a lot, daily. They probably have a little personal shooting range on their property. The constant sound of gun shots was a little hard to get used to. The trail around the lake is a perfect hike, we enjoyed doing that. The campsites themselves are very nice. The bathrooms are super dark and super stinky. We were hoping to meet the camp host, but they were reclusive and we never saw them. The area is very pretty and I did not see any poison oak. We will definitely come back.
Shannon S ★ 5 · Sep 2025Very clean sites. We were there Sunday through Tuesday so im not sure how the noise is on the weekend since the sites are pretty close to each other but we didn’t have a noise issue and were able to walk to the water no problem.
Samantha J ★ 4 · Sep 2025The campsite is lovely! So beautiful. There are water spigots situated close to every site and the bathrooms are clean. The reservoir is refreshing and fun. My reason for taking one star off is because we managed to book the one campsite right next to the campground host. She was a lovely lady; however, her generator was not. I want to go camping to hear nothing but the birds and crickets, not the drone of a generator 20 miles from any town. Be wary about booking campsite #12 as it is right next to the host. She is courteous about quiet hours and keeping it down at night, however it did detract from my experience slightly.
Location
22830 Foresthill Road
40.8 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
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Policies
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Max stay
- 15 nights
- Pets
- Allowed (per listing)
About
Giant Gap Campground sits on the north shore of the 160-acre Sugar Pine Reservoir at about 3,600 feet, surrounded by stands of cedar and ponderosa pine. The site is roughly 15 miles from the small town of Foresthill and is reached by following Sugar Pine Road off Forest Road 10; from Interstate 80 visitors travel east toward Foresthill before turning onto the forest roads that lead to the reservoir. The campground contains 26 total sites: 21 sites that accommodate both RVs and tents and five tent-only sites, arranged as a mix of single- and double-family sites, with a few plots designated as a…
Amenities
Accessible SitesSelf Pay StationTrash CollectionVault ToiletsWater Spigot
Nearby activities
HikingFishingCampingBoatingBikingSwimming Site
At a glance: all 15 facts with sources
At a glance
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.
- Max rig length
- Listing Longest RV site listed: 60 ft (15 of 17 RV sites list a length)
- Hookups & power
- Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
- Pull-through / back-in
- Listing 5 pull-through, 20 back-in
- Road & site access
- Listing 24 paved site driveways
- Pets
- Listing Allowed
- Cell signal
- Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 0 (57 reports), AT&T 0 (47 reports), T-Mobile 0 (29 reports)
- Shade
- Listing 4 of 16 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
- Booking
- Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
- Price
- Listing Lowest listed rate $24/night (live price once you pick dates)
- Stay limits
- Listing 15 nights max
- Getting there
- Listing 40.8 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line, not driving)
- Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite · Water
- Not listed — check with campground
Available for your dates · 1 siteSites from $24/night
Build around it
Things to do in Lake Tahoe
No rig? Fly & Drive
RV rentals for this stay
Picks are 60 ft or shorter — the longest RV site listed here. Fly into Reno (~33 mi, ~55 min to Lake Tahoe, approx.) or rent locally.
Pick up near RNOSpacious & Clean 2014 RV:4 TVS & 2 SLIDE OUTS: Sleeps 8
SPARKS, NV · 4 mi from RNO airport (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehicleDelivery up to 75 miPets OK
Availability not connected · to estimate
from $210/nightvia RVRentals.com
Pick up near RNO2022 Minnie Winnie 22M
Sparks, NV · 8 mi from RNO airport (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehicleDelivery up to 40 miPets OK
Availability not connected · to estimate
from $217/nightvia RVRentals.com
Delivers to Lake TahoeTahoe Campervan- Ram Promaster High Roof/Long Wheelbase
Truckee, CA
Delivery up to 50 miPets OK
to see if it's open
from $179/nightvia Outdoorsy
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RVs to 60 ft vs 45 ft · listed from $24 vs $132/night
Read comparison →Where Giant Gap fits
- By rig & style
- Tent camping at Lake Tahoe
- Nearest alternatives
- Clair Tappaan Lodge | Sierra Club (26.7 mi) · Silver Creek-Truckee (32.1 mi) · Goose Meadows (32.3 mi)
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≈ $48 est. for 2 nights · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · Continue to Recreation.gov ↗
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≈ $120 est. for 2 nights · before taxes & fees
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