North Fork of North Fork American River
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North Fork of North Fork American River

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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

Annie B

Verified

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

5

The camp host, sue was super sweet! Great spot

Brian p

Verified

August 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK

5

First, the campground is very nice and the location is incredible. Campsite 2 is right along the creek and the babbling creek sounds good at night. The camp host Sue is a very nice person.
If you have a large trailer reserve a different
site (suggest 13 or 15). We have a 30 ft fifth wheel with slide outs. The description states up to a 32 ft RV. We were able to tuck it into the spot but could not open one slide out because there are two trees opposite each other and only 10 ft apart. A smaller trailer or one without slide outs would work good there.
The road to the campground is 6 mi long and more than half is one and a half lane or smaller, with some turnouts. We were lucky not to come up on another trailer because some places would not allow passage. We had two vehicles and our car went ahead to warn other drivers that our monster rig was coming down the road.
Passed several cars and trucks with no problem.
We would recommend this campground for families with kids. There is a day use area with shallow slow moving water.

Brian p

Verified

August 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK

5

First, the campground is very nice and the location is incredible. Campsite 2 is right along the creek and the babbling creek sounds good at night. The camp host Sue is a very nice person.
If you have a large trailer reserve a different
site (suggest 13 or 15). We have a 30 ft fifth wheel with slide outs. The description states up to a 32 ft RV. We were able to tuck it into the spot but could not open one slide out because there are two trees opposite each other and only 10 ft apart. A smaller trailer or one without slide outs would work good there.
The road to the campground is 6 mi long and more than half is one and a half lane or smaller, with some turnouts. We were lucky not to come up on another trailer because some places would not allow passage. We had two vehicles and our car went ahead to warn other drivers that our monster rig was coming down the road.
Passed several cars and trucks with no problem.
We would recommend this campground for families with kids. There is a day use area with shallow slow moving water.

Katherine P

Verified

August 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK

5

Beautiful, peaceful location, big campsites, many border the river water holes are incredible and so much fun! We go every year. You can bring your pup on a leash. Minimal amenities: potable drinking water and pit toilets; take mosquito repellant.

Katherine P

Verified

August 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK

5

Beautiful, peaceful location, big campsites, many border the river water holes are incredible and so much fun! We go every year. You can bring your pup on a leash. Minimal amenities: potable drinking water and pit toilets; take mosquito repellant.

Megan D

Verified

August 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK

5

We loved our two-night stay here. The campsite was very beautiful and peaceful. Our first night, there was a large group that was kind of noisy and there was an altercation with a couple dogs that weren't leashed, but the next night it was very quiet and not crowded at all. We loved the sound of the running water, and we enjoyed wading in the super clean, cool stream and pools. There are nice hiking trails right from the campsite with some beautiful waterfalls. The only nearby attraction that we checked out were the Emerald Pools which were also gorgeous but a bit more crowded than expected. Watch out for snakes and bring bug spray for the mosquitos.

Megan D

Verified

August 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK

5

We loved our two-night stay here. The campsite was very beautiful and peaceful. Our first night, there was a large group that was kind of noisy and there was an altercation with a couple dogs that weren't leashed, but the next night it was very quiet and not crowded at all. We loved the sound of the running water, and we enjoyed wading in the super clean, cool stream and pools. There are nice hiking trails right from the campsite with some beautiful waterfalls. The only nearby attraction that we checked out were the Emerald Pools which were also gorgeous but a bit more crowded than expected. Watch out for snakes and bring bug spray for the mosquitos.

Gio G

Verified

August 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK

5

Best tasting water

Gio G

Verified

August 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK

5

Best tasting water

Winston W

Verified

August 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK

5

amazing

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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