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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

Daryl W

Verified

September 20, 2023 Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK

5

Clean and quiet

christa b

Verified

August 23, 2023 Stayed at: 013, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK

5

Beautiful and peaceful campground during the week. I've been here on a Saturday night and it's just as beautiful but maybe not as peaceful. Love coming here and visiting Onion Valley meadow down the road. There are so many private swimming spots besides the obvious one if you hike a little out of your way.

Brian K

Verified

July 27, 2023 Stayed at: 003, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK

5

Nice little camping sites, the campground as a whole is not too big, easy to get to, quiet, there are cascades and swimming holes in the river, and sweet cold spring water to drink and cook with. All around, a great little spot for a quiet getaway.

Elenita J

Verified

July 26, 2023 Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK

5

My crew and I have been camping here for the past 5 years! Every year our group gets bigger. North Fork campground is amazing, with the water fall, watering holes and the beautiful surroundings. We can’t wait to go back next year!!

Jeannie M

Verified

July 25, 2023 Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK

5

We loved our camp site! Clean , private and close to toilet ( which was clean for a pit toilet)
The short hike to the waterfalls was so beautiful!
Great swimming!
I really wish people would carry out all their trash! Leave no trace! So important!

Rebecca M

Verified

July 24, 2023 Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK

5

Wonderful campground. Far enough from the main roads to be quiet, just small enough to feel uncrowded. Short hike to an idyllic waterfall swimming hole.

Andrea L E

Verified

July 15, 2023 Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK

5

Beautiful campground with shade and space between sites. Swimming holes were a lot of fun.

Rita K

Verified

July 5, 2023 Stayed at: 002, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK

4

Lovely setting, quiet and secluded though our site was near the road. We enjoyed being right bext to the creek. Highly recommend!

Chai V

Verified

January 10, 2023 Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK

5

Great location for people who want to get away from the city and enjoy a little peaceful of mind.

Mike S

Verified

October 31, 2022 Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK

5

Love this campground, it's a great place to stay!

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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