Giant Gap
Its 27 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, and camping costs Single Site: $24 per night (6 people). Giant Gap is a National Forest campground near Foresthill, California.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
- National Forest
- Managed by
- None
- Hookups
- 60 ft
- Max RV length
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Single Site: $24 per night (6 people)
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 27
- Tent sites
- 5
- Accessible sites
- 3
- Hookups
- None
- Max RV length
- 60 ft
- Site driveways
- Mixed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✓ Pets allowed
On site: Toilets, potable water, fire rings, and pets allowed.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Campsites
27 sites; 6 pull-through; the longest takes a 60 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | AREA GIANT GAP | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 001 |
| 002 | AREA GIANT GAP | Standard nonelectric | 31 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 002 |
| 003 | AREA GIANT GAP | Standard nonelectric | 55 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 003 |
| 004 | AREA GIANT GAP | Tent only nonelectric | 16 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 004 |
| 005 | AREA GIANT GAP | Standard nonelectric | 16 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 005 |
| 007 | AREA GIANT GAP | Standard nonelectric | 16 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 007 |
| 008 | AREA GIANT GAP | Standard nonelectric | 16 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 008 |
| 010 | AREA GIANT GAP | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 010 |
| 011 | AREA GIANT GAP | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 011 |
| 012 | AREA GIANT GAP | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 012 |
| 013 | AREA GIANT GAP | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Yes | Book site 013 |
| 014 | AREA GIANT GAP | Standard nonelectric | 16 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 014 |
| 015 | AREA GIANT GAP | Standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 015 |
| 016 | AREA GIANT GAP | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 016 |
| 017 | AREA GIANT GAP | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 017 |
| 018 | AREA GIANT GAP | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 018 |
| 019 | AREA GIANT GAP | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 019 |
| 021 | AREA GIANT GAP | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Not on record | Book site 021 |
| 022 | AREA GIANT GAP | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Not on record | Book site 022 |
| 023 | AREA GIANT GAP | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 023 |
| 024 | AREA GIANT GAP | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 024 |
| 025 | AREA GIANT GAP | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 025 |
| 026 | AREA GIANT GAP | Standard nonelectric | 60 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 026 |
| 027 | AREA GIANT GAP | Tent only nonelectric | 34 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 027 |
| 028 | AREA GIANT GAP | Standard nonelectric | 31 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 028 |
| 029 | AREA GIANT GAP | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 029 |
| 030 | AREA GIANT GAP | Standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 030 |
Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-30. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.
Rules
- Pets
- Allowed
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 3,500 ft
39.1405, -120.7904 in Placer. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Giant Gap?
Sites at Giant Gap are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232888).
How much does it cost to camp at Giant Gap?
Camping at Giant Gap costs Single Site: $24 per night (6 people).
How many campsites does Giant Gap have?
Giant Gap has 27 campsites, including 5 tent sites. 3 sites are accessible.
Are there accessible (ADA) campsites at Giant Gap?
Yes, 3 sites are designated accessible at Giant Gap.
Does Giant Gap have RV hookups?
No. Giant Gap has no hookups. The longest rig allowed is 60 feet.
Are there pull-through sites at Giant Gap?
Recreation.gov lists 6 pull-through sites at Giant Gap: site 001, site 015, site 016, site 018, site 023, and site 028.
Is there drinking water at Giant Gap?
Yes, Giant Gap has potable water. It also has toilets.
Are dogs allowed at Giant Gap?
Yes, pets are allowed at Giant Gap.
Who manages Giant Gap?
Giant Gap is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Giant Gap
Swimming nearby
Nearest to Giant Gap, in straight-line miles: Edwards Crossing (swimming hole, 17 miles), Purdon Crossing (swimming hole, 19 miles), and Bridgeport (swimming hole, 24 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
Shirttail Creek - Sites
- 29
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $24 per night (6 people)
Forbes Creek - Sites
- 2
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Overnight Use:
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Free
More campgrounds: camping near Foresthill and campgrounds in Placer.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- recreation.gov (reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, fireRings, sites, campsites, hookups), accessed 2026-09-30
Photo credits
- Photo 1: Joel Miller 10/23/2018 USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)