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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
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

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 21 to Oct 15

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly
River Access
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

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 (195)

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
195 reviews
5
73.3%
143
4
13.3%
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7.2%
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2.1%
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4.1%
8

Heather D

Verified

September 17, 2020 Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK

4

The bathrooms were pretty stinky but the swimming hole made it worth it!
Your a long ways from a store of any kind, so get everything you need before you leave H80.
Watch out for the logging trucks. They drive fast and take up most of the road.

Heather D

Verified

September 17, 2020 Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK

4

The bathrooms were pretty stinky but the swimming hole made it worth it!
Your a long ways from a store of any kind, so get everything you need before you leave H80.
Watch out for the logging trucks. They drive fast and take up most of the road.

Zelia G

Verified

September 7, 2020 Stayed at: 015, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK

5

I LOVE this campground. Huge sites could easily fit 3 tents. The waterfall and swimming hole is about a 5-10 min walk from the back of the campsites. Bring water shoes or sneakers you don't mind getting wet. The bathrooms and site overall was serviced nearly every day by park staff while I was there. The only thing is that many people come to the falls just for the day and park on the road going up from the campsite. If you don't want people walking through your campsite to get to the trail or restroom, grab a site next to the river/stream, not the road.

Zelia G

Verified

September 7, 2020 Stayed at: 015, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK

5

I LOVE this campground. Huge sites could easily fit 3 tents. The waterfall and swimming hole is about a 5-10 min walk from the back of the campsites. Bring water shoes or sneakers you don't mind getting wet. The bathrooms and site overall was serviced nearly every day by park staff while I was there. The only thing is that many people come to the falls just for the day and park on the road going up from the campsite. If you don't want people walking through your campsite to get to the trail or restroom, grab a site next to the river/stream, not the road.

Arnold S

Verified

September 3, 2020 Stayed at: 015, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK

2

Campsite is a major passthrough off the main road, creating excessive dust and other issues. Since it's near the Sacramento valley some campers ignore etiquette and signage, leaving leftovers near water point etcetera. Otherwise a great great 👍 area.

Arnold S

Verified

September 3, 2020 Stayed at: 015, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK

2

Campsite is a major passthrough off the main road, creating excessive dust and other issues. Since it's near the Sacramento valley some campers ignore etiquette and signage, leaving leftovers near water point etcetera. Otherwise a great great 👍 area.

Mike S

Verified

August 24, 2020 Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK

5

This is a great campground. It's pretty small so there aren't a ton of people and the sites are all pretty nicely spaced out. If you can grab a site next to the river, that's ideal. There's access to a waterfall and swimming hole from the campground (though I've never actually checked it out). The road getting there is all paved but very narrow at times. Very enjoyable though, I try to go here once a year and always try to grab the same spot.

Mike S

Verified

August 24, 2020 Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK

5

This is a great campground. It's pretty small so there aren't a ton of people and the sites are all pretty nicely spaced out. If you can grab a site next to the river, that's ideal. There's access to a waterfall and swimming hole from the campground (though I've never actually checked it out). The road getting there is all paved but very narrow at times. Very enjoyable though, I try to go here once a year and always try to grab the same spot.

Sheila B

August 19, 2020

5

We loved the swimming holes near N fork campground. The campground has sights right along the river and it was very quiet. We'll be back!

Sheila B

August 19, 2020

5

We loved the swimming holes near N fork campground. The campground has sights right along the river and it was very quiet. We'll be back!

Location North Fork (CA)

Address:
Yuba River Ranger District, This Is The Address For The Ranger Station, Not The Campground, 15924 Highway 49
Camptonville, CA, 95922
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 39.2715 / -120.658

Elevation: 1447 feet

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: June 4, 2026

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