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Giant Gap

Giant GapPhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain
30
sites
Feb–Jun, Oct–Nov
best months

Is Giant Gap open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists an alert for Tahoe National Forest.

  • Camping and Campfire Restrictions-Truckee and Sierraville Districts

    Agency alert covering Tahoe National Forest · Order 17-25-05 · USFS · Tahoe National Forest

As of · Source: USFS · Tahoe National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • 30 sites for RV and tent campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 3,670 ft
  • Near ForesthillAmerican River Ranger District · Tahoe National Forest

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.

Around this trail

Add any of these when you start a trip
  • Sleep close

    Giant Gap

    Campground

    Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Dutch Flat Trading Post

    Pub

    On your way back · 5 mi
  • If it rains

    Golden Drift Museum

    Museum

    On your way back · 5 mi

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  • Best time to go · Feb–Jun, Oct–Nov

    Best time to visit Giant Gap

    Best months: February–June and October–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      52° / 36°

    2. Feb

      55° / 36°

    3. Mar

      59° / 38°

    4. Apr

      64° / 41°

    5. May

      72° / 48°

    6. Jun

      82° / 56°

    7. Jul

      91° / 63°

    8. Aug

      91° / 62°

    9. Sep

      86° / 57°

    10. Oct

      74° / 49°

    11. Nov

      59° / 41°

    12. Dec

      50° / 36°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Georgetown Rs, CA, 14.2 mi away at 3,001 ft. The station sits about 700 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Giant Gap

30 sites for RV and tent camping

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