Giant Gap (FR 0026-006) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Giant Gap (FR 0026-006) in CA

Tahoe NF, American River Ranger District
4,301 ft
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A 3.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Placer County, CA. The road serves Green Valley Trailhead. The road is open seasonally, April 1 to December 31.

Tahoe National Forest, American River Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 365 days.

All 3.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3.4 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 3 switchbacks.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. The nearest town, Foresthill, is 12 mi off.

September normals 56–80°F, 0.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

Set by Tahoe National Forest, American River Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?