Foresthill, CA

Giant Gap

LakesideForestHikingFishingSwimmingPaddling (kayak / canoe / SUP)Motor-boatingOHV / Off-roadingVault toiletsFire pitDrinkable waterPicnic tableCamp host on-siteFirewood for sale

Availability

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About this spot

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. 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.

Typical weather

Sugar Pine Reservoir

Estimated
Average water temperature
Average water temperature for Sugar Pine Reservoir, January through DecemberEach point shows the monthly average water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.42°JJanuary: average water temperature 42°F44°FFebruary: average water temperature 44°F48°MMarch: average water temperature 48°F52°AApril: average water temperature 52°F58°MMay: average water temperature 58°F66°JJune: average water temperature 66°F72°JJuly: average water temperature 72°F71°AAugust: average water temperature 71°F65°SSeptember: average water temperature 65°F58°OOctober: average water temperature 58°F50°NNovember: average water temperature 50°F44°DDecember: average water temperature 44°F

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