Openings · last 7 days
13
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 13 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232888
When Giant Gap reopens
Giant Gap's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
60
Openings · last 90 days
116
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dMonday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected. 30 of 116 openings detected in the last 90 days occurred on a Monday (25.9%), with Thursday (20) and Tuesday (18) next in line.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 19:00 and 21:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 29 of 116 detected openings (25.0%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Pacific Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 6 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 4–11 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 022 | 10 | 8.6% |
| 024 | 10 | 8.6% |
| 028 | 9 | 7.8% |
Site 022 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 10. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Nov 2 – Nov 15, 2026 · of 27 monitored sites
Of the 364 tracked site-nights (Nov 2 – Nov 15, 2026): 234 open for online reservation · 57 reserved · 73 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
35.7% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 234 of 364 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Nov 2 – Nov 15, 2026Not open online35.7%
Open site-nights234 / 364
Reserved (of online inventory)57 / 291
Weekday openings100
Weekend openings84
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 100 fall on weekdays and 84 on weekends (Fri–Sun). The split covers the 184 open site-nights on mapped sites; 234 site-nights are open across all monitored inventory.
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – Nov 2026November holds the most room. 234 of 364 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 21 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open |
Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 018 | 11 |
| 028 | 11 |
| 030 | 11 |
| 007 | 10 |
| 017 | 10 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Nov 2, 2026 snapshotNext open dateThu · Nov 5
Next open weekendFri · Nov 6
The next bookable night is Nov 5; the first open weekend starts Nov 6. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
184 open site-nights across 21 sites at Giant Gap, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 23 2-night, 22 3-night, 16 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 5 at site 018.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 60 ft. 12 sites take 25 ft, 5 sites take 35 ft, 4 sites take 40 ft. 5 sites of 21 have no recorded maximum and are not counted.
All 21 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 018 | 25 ft | None | 11 | 11 nights | Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15 |
| 028 | 31 ft | None | 11 | 11 nights | Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15 |
| 030 | 45 ft | None | 11 | 11 nights | Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15 |
| 007 | 16 ft | None | 10 | 7 nights | Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15 |
| 017 | Not recorded | None | 10 | 9 nights | Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 15 |
| 026 | 60 ft | None | 10 | 8 nights | Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15 |
| 001 | 35 ft | None | 9 | 8 nights | Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15 |
| 003 | 55 ft | None | 9 | 8 nights | Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15 |
| 005 | 16 ft | None | 9 | 8 nights | Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15 |
| 012 | 25 ft | None | 9 | 8 nights | Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15 |
| 013 | 25 ft | None | 9 | 8 nights | Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15 |
| 014 | 16 ft | None | 9 | 8 nights | Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15 |
| 015 | 45 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15 |
| 024 | Not recorded | None | 9 | 8 nights | Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15 |
| 027 | 34 ft | None | 9 | 8 nights | Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15 |
| 004 | 16 ft | None | 8 | 8 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15 |
| 019 | Not recorded | None | 7 | 5 nights | Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15 |
| 022 | 25 ft | None | 7 | 5 nights | Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15 |
| 029 | Not recorded | None | 7 | 5 nights | Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15 |
| 021 | 25 ft | None | 6 | 4 nights | Nov 5, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15 |
| 010 | Not recorded | None | 5 | 3 nights | Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 15 |
About Giant Gap
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.
27 monitored sitesRVs up to 60 ftNo hookups14 shadedPets OKMax party 12
Getting there
From Interstate 80, take the Auburn/Ravine Road exit. Continue east for 17 miles to Foresthill. Travel through town, about 9 miles, to Forest Road 10/Sugar Pine Road. Turn left and drive 9 miles, crossing a boat ramp and the dam, to the Sugar Pine Campground. Turn right and continue over a mile to the campground.
22830 Foresthill Road, Foresthill, CA 95631530-367-2224
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Giant Gap?
Reservations for Giant Gap are made through Recreation.gov. 234 of 364 tracked site-nights are currently open (64.3%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 116 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 18:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Giant Gap?
Campsite Sniper detected 13 site-date openings at Giant Gap in the last 7 days, 60 over 30 days and 116 over the last 90.
Which day of the week had the most detected openings at Giant Gap?
Monday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected in the last 90 days: 30 of 116 (25.9%). Days reflect when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, not when the change occurred upstream.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Giant Gap?
22 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 5 at site 018. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Giant Gap fit a 35-foot RV?
5 of the 21 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 60 ft. 16 of those 21 sites have a recorded maximum length and 5 do not; they are not counted as fitting.
Which month has the most availability at Giant Gap?
November 2026, with 234 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 364.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Giant Gap?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 6 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 4-11 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Giant Gap?
As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Thu, Nov 5 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Nov 6. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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