California · Camping · Near Nevada City

Giant Gap Ridge

30
sites
May–Oct
best months

Caution at last check

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 17 h ago

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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 4,085 ft
  • American River Ranger DistrictTahoe National Forest

Giant Gap Ridge is a campground in California with 250 sites. It is managed by the Forest Service.

Around this trail

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

    Giant Gap Ridge

    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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More in Nevada City
  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Giant Gap Ridge

    Best months: May–October. 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

      47° / 34°

      12 wet

    2. Feb

      45° / 33°

      12 wet

    3. Mar

      48° / 35°

      13 wet

    4. Apr

      52° / 37°

      11 wet

    5. May

      61° / 46°

      8 wet

    6. Jun

      70° / 54°

      3 wet

    7. Jul

      78° / 63°

      1 wet

    8. Aug

      77° / 62°

      1 wet

    9. Sep

      73° / 57°

      2 wet

    10. Oct

      63° / 48°

      5 wet

    11. Nov

      51° / 39°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      45° / 34°

      13 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Blue Canyon Ap, CA, 10.4 mi away at 5,276 ft. The station sits about 1,200 ft higher than this place, so expect it a little warmer here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Facts about this campground

Rules & access

Fee
No fee

Source: USDA Forest Service recreation sites (EDW)

Giant Gap Ridge

30 sites for RV and tent camping

Reserve