Giant Gap

Tahoe National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundLake TahoeCalifornia⭐ 4.1 (198)

🟢 17 open windows as of Oct 12 — soonest Thu Oct 15–Sat Oct 17

5 of the last 122 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.

Availability checked 7h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 30 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 23h ago.

📈 CampSage caught 9 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Giant Gap in California has 17 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Thu Oct 15–Sat Oct 17. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Thu Oct 15 – Sat Oct 172 nightsbook these dates →opened 8h agosites #016, #027

Sun Oct 18 – Wed Oct 213 nightsbook these dates →👥 5 in a row, AREA GIANT GAP #001–AREA GIANT GAP #005 next to each othersites #001, #002, #003, #004, #005, #007, #012, #013, #014, #016, #019, #025, #026, #027, #029, #030

Sun Oct 18 – Tue Oct 202 nightsbook these dates →sites #028

Fri Oct 23 – Mon Oct 263 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 AREA GIANT GAP #013 & AREA GIANT GAP #014 next to each othersites #004, #007, #011, #013, #014, #016, #018

Mon Oct 19 – Thu Oct 223 nightsbook these dates →👥 AREA GIANT GAP #017 & AREA GIANT GAP #018 next to each othersites #011, #015, #017, #018

Wed Oct 21 – Sat Oct 243 nightsbook these dates →opened 8h agosites #024

Sun Oct 25 – Wed Oct 283 nightsbook these dates →👥 8 in a row, AREA GIANT GAP #023–AREA GIANT GAP #030 next to each othersites #001, #002, #003, #005, #015, #017, #019, #023, #024, #025, #026, #027, #028, #029, #030

Mon Oct 26 – Thu Oct 293 nightsbook these dates →sites #010, #012

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite AREA GIANT GAP #016 — Giant Gap Campsite #16 — **Site AREA GIANT GAP #016** · Giant Gap Campsite #16Joel Miller USDA 2018

Campsite AREA GIANT GAP #016 — Giant Gap Campground — **Site AREA GIANT GAP #016** · Giant Gap CampgroundUSFS

Campsite AREA GIANT GAP #027 — Giant Gap campsite 27 — **Site AREA GIANT GAP #027** · Giant Gap campsite 27Joel Miller USFS 10/2018

Campsite AREA GIANT GAP #027 — Giant Gap Campground — **Site AREA GIANT GAP #027** · Giant Gap CampgroundUSFS

Campsite AREA GIANT GAP #001 — Giant gap campsite — **Site AREA GIANT GAP #001** · Giant gap campsiteJoel Miller USFS 10/2018

Campsite AREA GIANT GAP #001 — Giant Gap Campground — **Site AREA GIANT GAP #001** · Giant Gap CampgroundUSFS

Campsite AREA GIANT GAP #002 — Giant Gap Campground — **Site AREA GIANT GAP #002** · Giant Gap CampgroundUSFS

Campsite AREA GIANT GAP #002 — Giant Gap Campsite #2 — **Site AREA GIANT GAP #002** · Giant Gap Campsite #2Joel Miller USDA 2018

Campsite AREA GIANT GAP #003 — Giant Gap Campground — **Site AREA GIANT GAP #003** · Giant Gap CampgroundUSFS

Campsite AREA GIANT GAP #003 — Giant gap campsite 3 — **Site AREA GIANT GAP #003** · Giant gap campsite 3Joel Miller USFS 10/2018

Campsite AREA GIANT GAP #004 — Giant gap campsite 4 — **Site AREA GIANT GAP #004** · Giant gap campsite 4Joel Miller USFS 10/2018

Campsite AREA GIANT GAP #004 — Giant Gap Campground — **Site AREA GIANT GAP #004** · Giant Gap CampgroundUSFS

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 9.1 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Tesla Supercharger9.1 midirections →

⚡ Tesla Supercharger15.2 midirections →

⚡ Tesla Supercharger17.6 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 36 openings at Giant Gap over the last 30 days, on 25 separate days, most of them for stays 3–23 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

📍 ~379 mi from LA💵 $24–$48/nightStandard NonelectricTent Only Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.1★★★★☆196 ratings

5★93

4★62

3★20

2★11

1★10

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon0.1/4

AT&T0.1/4

T-Mobile0.1/4

Sprint retired0.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Giant Gap FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Giant Gap?

Giant Gap in California takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Giant Gap?

Campsite fees at Giant Gap run about $24–$48/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Giant Gap when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Giant Gap often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Giant Gap?

CampSage's scans caught 36 openings at Giant Gap over the last 30 days, on 25 separate days, most of them for stays 3–23 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Giant Gap a good campground?

Giant Gap holds an average rating of 4.1/5 from 198 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Giant Gap?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Giant Gap, Verizon rates highest at 0.1 out of 5 from 71 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Giant Gap located?

Giant Gap is located in Lake Tahoe, California. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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