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North Fork (CA)

North Fork of North Fork American River
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North Fork at Campground
North Fork of North Fork American River

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly
Pet Friendly
River Access
River Access

About North Fork (CA)

North Fork Campground is located along the North Fork of the North Fork American River in the Tahoe National Forest, off of Interstate 80, at the Emigrant Gap Exit. Visitors enjoy fishing and swimming in this scenic area.

Number of accommodations: 14

Campground Amenities

  • Pet Friendly
    Pet Friendly
  • Potable Water
    Potable Water
  • River Access
    River Access

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently closed - Opens on May 21

Sites & Availability

14 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 002, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 003, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 004, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK
No Hookups
Price not available
005, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK
6 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
006, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK
6 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 007, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 008, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 009, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 010, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 011, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 012, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 013, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 014, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 015, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (98)

What Guests Are Saying

North Fork Campground offers a beautifully maintained and peaceful setting along the river, with spacious sites and stunning natural features like swimming holes and waterfalls. Guests appreciate the clean facilities, friendly camp host, and the refreshing spring water. While some visitors encountered noise from other campers and issues with site reservations, the overall experience remains highly enjoyable, making it a favorite spot for families and nature lovers.

Review Summary

4.5
98 reviews
5
73.5%
72
4
13.3%
13
3
7.1%
7
2
2.0%
2
1
4.1%
4

Dan E

Verified

November 6, 2025 Stayed at: 015, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK

5

Perfect.

Eric and Valerie H

Verified

November 5, 2025 Stayed at: 015, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK

5

Campground is well maintained and tucked away - amazing waterfall just down from the last campsite + free flowing spring water - this place is amazing.

Brynn B

Verified

November 3, 2025 Stayed at: 003, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK

5

My friends and I loved our experience at this campground! We stayed at sites 1 & 3. It was so relaxing to hang out and sleep to the sounds of the river right behind us. Site 1 had a storage area to hold all our food and cleaning supplies, which was extremely helpful. There was some rain while we were there, but because the campground is mostly flat, our tents weren't that affected.

Lauren H

Verified

October 26, 2025 Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK

3

We love this campground but our most recent experience started off with an unfortunate encounter with individuals who decided to squat on our site even thought our names were clearly indicated on the reservation placard. We had to come the next morning instead of the evening of our original check-in date. When we arrived there were 4 individuals fully setup in our site and refused to move. Their argument was that the camping rules in the board at the entrance of the campground said “you must occupy your campsite on the first night.” Even though it clearly states on the recreation.gov website that you have until the following day of your original check-in date to arrive to your campsite. These individuals said that this is something they do all the time. We have never had this happen to us and have camped all over California. It’s unfortunate that there wasn’t a camp host and due to the federal shutdown there were no rangers to help us resolve this. Thankfully a very generous family had an extra site and let us stay there for the night.

Arthur S

Verified

October 19, 2025 Stayed at: 015, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK

5

Great camping spot in the middle of the woods and by the river. Great escape.

Carole H

Verified

October 6, 2025 Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK

5

Beautiful campground! In the early autumn, on a Sunday night, we shared the entire campground with only three other camping groups. Spring water from a pipe tasted amazing. A lovely, peaceful getaway.

Colm C

Verified

October 2, 2025 Stayed at: 005, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK

5

Would have nice to have a camp host to buy firewood after Labor Day.

Carlos D

Verified

September 29, 2025 Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK

4

Love how close it is to the river

Trevor D

Verified

September 7, 2025 Stayed at: 011, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK

3

This is a beautiful location, set right along the North Fork of the North Fork of the American River. The access road is a bit narrow in places, but there are passing spots, and we had no trouble getting in with our trailer. The campsites themselves are spacious with plenty of shade. The only downside was the loud music. We camp to enjoy nature, and our trip was spoiled by people playing heavy, thumping music. While there are rules about quiet hours at night, I wish people would also keep their music at a level that can’t be heard outside their own campsite during the day.

Annie B

Verified

September 3, 2025 Stayed at: 009, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK

5

The camp host, sue was super sweet! Great spot

Location North Fork (CA)

Address:
Yuba River Ranger District
Camptonville, CA, 95922
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 39.2715 / -120.658

Elevation: 1447 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. For current fire conditions or weather closures contact the American River Ranger District (530) 367-2224 (voice), (530) 367-2226 (TDD).

General

In accordance with standard industry practices, Tahoe National Forest will assess an additional $5 vehicle fee per day for the second vehicle in each single family campsite, and on the third and fourth vehicle in any double family campsite, provided these vehicles are not joined to the first vehicle by a hitch and towed onto the site. In the case of motorcycles, the first two are considered one vehicle, and the third and fourth motorcycle are also considered one vehicle. No additional vehicle fees are collected for bicycles.

General

North Fork Campground is located on the Tahoe National Forest; this is not Forks Campground on the Sierra National Forest

General

Click here for more information on the Tahoe National Forest

General

Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.

General

No Show Policy
A no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date (or for day-use facilities, by check-in time the day of arrival). 
* No-show customers are only recorded at staffed facilities. At most remote facilities, all customers are noted as automatically checked-in on the date of arrival.
* It is recommended that staffed facilities hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date.
* It is recommended that staffed facilities hold group day-use facilities until check-in time on the arrival date.
There is no change fee if a customer extends or shortens a reservation if the change includes dates from the original reservation. If they choose to depart early, they may forfeit some or all of the recreation fees. 
There is no change fee if the customer changes campsites that are the same price and on the same reservation dates in the same campground. If the campsite the customer is changing to has a price difference, the customer will be responsible for any additional fees or be provided with a refund, based on the price difference. 
Where recorded, no-show customers are assessed a $20.00 no-show fee and forfeit the first night's recreation fee for a campsite or forfeit the entire day-use recreation fee for a day-use facility. We recommend customers contact the facility if they are en route to their reservation but cannot make it by the check-in date. In these cases, no refund will be issued, but the facility can ensure that a "no-show" fee is not assessed.

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