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About North Fork (CA)
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2026 Season availability
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- Potable Water
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- River Access
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- Pet friendly
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Reviews (216)
What Guests Are Saying
North Fork Campground is praised for its beautiful, peaceful setting along the river, spacious and shaded campsites, and friendly camp host, Sue. Many visitors enjoyed the amazing swimming hole and fresh spring water, making it a delightful escape for families and nature lovers. However, some concerns were raised about the access road's condition and the odor from the bathrooms, but overall, guests expressed a strong desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
North Fork Campground is praised for its beautiful, peaceful setting along the river, spacious and shaded campsites, and friendly camp host, Sue. Many visitors enjoyed the amazing swimming hole and fresh spring water, making it a delightful escape for families and nature lovers. However, some concerns were raised about the access road's condition and the odor from the bathrooms, but overall, guests expressed a strong desire to return.
Review Summary
Barbara Y
VerifiedJune 1, 2024 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK
Beautiful and secluded. Fill up on the spring water. Take the short hike along the river to the waterfall area.
Erica P
VerifiedNovember 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK
Five stars for the campground and location. Two stars for the other campers and general upkeep.
The location was gorgeous, the campgrounds were spacious, and the bear lockers were huge. The sad part was the amount of litter and leftover food in the firepit from prior campers and in the creek. The first neighbors also left a few things after they departed, so my partner and I cleaned up both campsites a bit. The second night, there was a party with loud music and people. And by night, I mean 2-3 AM. Not much could be done without cell service or courage to confront the group.
I'd still go back despite the drawbacks.
Erica P
VerifiedNovember 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK
Five stars for the campground and location. Two stars for the other campers and general upkeep.
The location was gorgeous, the campgrounds were spacious, and the bear lockers were huge. The sad part was the amount of litter and leftover food in the firepit from prior campers and in the creek. The first neighbors also left a few things after they departed, so my partner and I cleaned up both campsites a bit. The second night, there was a party with loud music and people. And by night, I mean 2-3 AM. Not much could be done without cell service or courage to confront the group.
I'd still go back despite the drawbacks.
Laurie M
VerifiedOctober 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK
Never saw a camp host. There was a huge group that played music from 7pm-9pm and then 9am onwards. Finally turned their generator off at 9pm. Defeats the whole purpose of camping in the mountains!!!!!!! Take the trail off #10 to North Fork River to escape the BS….. amazing 6 miler road leading to campground, feels dispersed but ain’t… wish the rules were enforced…. What can ya do?
Laurie M
VerifiedOctober 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK
Never saw a camp host. There was a huge group that played music from 7pm-9pm and then 9am onwards. Finally turned their generator off at 9pm. Defeats the whole purpose of camping in the mountains!!!!!!! Take the trail off #10 to North Fork River to escape the BS….. amazing 6 miler road leading to campground, feels dispersed but ain’t… wish the rules were enforced…. What can ya do?
Camille L
VerifiedOctober 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK
No
Camille L
VerifiedOctober 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK
No
Lucas S
VerifiedOctober 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK
Great campground, creek running next to our spot (#2) was relaxing and helped us sleep. Fun swimming hole across the main road. Definitely coming back!
Lucas S
VerifiedOctober 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK
Great campground, creek running next to our spot (#2) was relaxing and helped us sleep. Fun swimming hole across the main road. Definitely coming back!
Mark G
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK
Nice campground under the the trees next to a very nice creek about 5 mi down a one lane road. The campground and Toilets were well maintained and clean, the campsites were good size with some next to the creek, some next to the hill and some in the middle of a loop. There was potable water available too.
Location & Directions for North Fork (CA)
Yuba River Ranger District, This Is The Address For The Ranger Station, Not The Campground, 15924 Highway 49, Camptonville, CA 95922 United States
Elevation: 1,447 ft
Getting There
From east bound Interstate 80 take exit 158A or west bound Interstate 80 take exit 158B south to Emigrant Gap. After exiting the interstate take a right on Texas Hill Road towards Emigrant Gap. Continue on Texas Hill Road for about 6.5 mi and turn...
From east bound Interstate 80 take exit 158A or west bound Interstate 80 take exit 158B south to Emigrant Gap. After exiting the interstate take a right on Texas Hill Road towards Emigrant Gap. Continue on Texas Hill Road for about 6.5 mi and turn right into the campground.
Policies & Rules
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Fires & fuel
- Campfires and charcoal fires may be restricted during hot, dry weather. Contact the ranger district for updates.
Fees & deposits
- An additional $5 fee is charged per day for the second vehicle in single family campsites and for the third and fourth vehicles in double family campsites.
General
- North Fork Campground is located on the Tahoe National Forest; this is not Forks Campground on the Sierra National Forest
- Click here for more information on the Tahoe National Forest
- 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.
Cancellation policy
- A no-show is defined as not arriving or canceling by specified times. Staffed facilities may hold sites until check-out time for no-show customers.
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Last updated: October 19, 2026
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