About North Fork (CA)
Number of accommodations: 14
Campground Amenities
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Pet Friendly -
Potable Water -
River Access
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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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.
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
Kevin M
VerifiedOctober 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK
Beautiful sites, water and clean bathrooms available as well as fire rings and barbecues/picnic tables. Picturesque spot with trailhead access along the river.
JULIE H
VerifiedOctober 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK
A perfect place. Very quiet and the waterfall is good fun.
Krystal R
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK
Beautiful area. I had to leave early so left some firewood for the next campers. The stars are magnificent.
Grace C
VerifiedAugust 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK
Very nice campground. Easy to find and get to, large though not very private sites. Clean and well maintained pit toilets, potable well water and dumpsters for trash. All sites are very very close to the North Fork of the North Fork - which is more of a creek than a river at that point but there are some beautiful swimming holes up and down stream within a 10 min walk either direction. Some off-trail hiking opportunities in the area.
Heather P
VerifiedAugust 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK
This place is magical. Great swimming holes, jump rocks, and wading pools. Campsites are well shaded most of the day and each site is quite large so you’re not too close to your neighbors. Can’t wait to get back!
Tiffany A
VerifiedAugust 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK
My site was double booked, meaning I was completely set up and eating lunch when a woman showed up who had also booked the same spot. I broke down and moved into my daughters site only to have the rangers later confirm it was my site and there had been constant double bookings. They said I was welcome to ask for a refund and they’d note it, but there is no where to request a refund on this site.
Aaron R
VerifiedJuly 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK
I was hesitant at first to reserve here due the the minimal reviews and photos but was a great choice and will be coming back again for sure! Great area along the river, camping site 002 is great if you want to be right if front of the river it’s more on the shallow side as it’s about shin high but very beautiful sound to hear as you sleep. depth of the river varies, if you walk thru campsites 9/10 for about quarter mile/half mile you’ll find the bigger deeper pools and larger waterfalls definitely a must see(dog was able to walk thru to these deeper pools with us) These bigger river pools have jumps that go from 40ft to 10ft jumps, fun jumping the smaller ones. Lots of bugs as expected, but very dog friendly campsite which I appreciated, clean bathrooms in the mornings. Campsite had more than enough room for the 6 of us that came. (10 person tent and small 3-person tent was able to fit w/ room for more tents) and was spacious from neighbors.No phone service, make sure to bring everything as the closest store is about a 20-25 minute drive, due to the long road of potholes BEWARE of those forsure. It’s about 6 miles long, overall wonderful experience.
Christine T
VerifiedJune 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK
It was a clean and well kept campground.
Cameron W
VerifiedJune 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK
Somewhat bare bones for some. But it was great!
Quiet, mostly empty during the week. Bathrooms were well maintained. The fresh water spring with potable water was some of the best water ever!
Stacey D
VerifiedJune 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK
I love this place....appreciate the maintenance and the river and the quiet and the accessibility.
Location North Fork (CA)
Address:
Yuba River Ranger District
Camptonville, CA, 95922
United States
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 miles and turn right into the campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 39.2715 / -120.658
Elevation: 1447 feet
Policies & Rules
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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). |
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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. |
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North Fork Campground is located on the Tahoe National Forest; this is not Forks Campground on the Sierra National Forest |
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Click here for more information on the Tahoe National Forest |
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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. |
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No Show Policy
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