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

Available sites

14 total sites

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.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
River Access 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 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 003, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 004, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
⛺ 005, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ 006, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
🚐 007, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 008, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 009, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 010, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 011, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 012, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 013, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 014, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 015, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site

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.

Review Summary

4.5
216 reviews
5
73.1%
158
4
13.0%
28
3
7.9%
17
2
2.3%
5
1
3.7%
8

Deanna R

Verified

June 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK

5

Clean, quiet, and peaceful.

Dan E

Verified

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

5

Perfect.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

Nearest town

Camptonville, CA - 59 mi

About over 1 hr (84 min) to downtown

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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