About North Fork (CA)
Number of accommodations: 14
Campground Amenities
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Pet Friendly
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Potable Water
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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
jeffry C
VerifiedJune 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK
It is always a great time sitting by the stream enjoying peace and quite Nature at its best
Kathleen O
VerifiedNovember 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK
Beautiful campground. Clean and quiet. Will go back to visit for sure!
Mike C
VerifiedOctober 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK
This place is stunning! Beautifully kept, nice and tucked away, but close enough to the highway if you need to get back to civilization. I had to leave at the end of the second afternoon instead of staying the third night, because it was supposed to snow pretty hard that night. But, otherwise, it was just beautiful to walk around, enjoy nature, and not have cell service! I'll definitely be back here again. Aim for a spot near the entrance if you want some solitude. The loop portion is somewhat crowded, in my opinion. Enjoy, I know you will!
(PS: if you go about a half mile up the road from the entrance of the campsite toward I-80, you will have basic cell service on AT&T and T-Mobile. Just in case you need some basic communication, you're not far away from it!)
Jessica F
VerifiedOctober 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK
What a gem of a site! Small campground with vault toilets and a natural spring with the freshest potable drinking water.
This was our second year back, and we camped right next to the river. Such a picturesque location and the trailhead at the back of the loop leads to a gorgeous swimming hole / waterfall.
During October you may hear occasional gunfire during daylight hours as hunting season for that location is open.
Tami R
VerifiedAugust 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK
Even though we couldn’t have a camp fire, it was still a fantastic experience!
Monica P
July 9, 2021
This is our favorite campground. We come with a big group every year. The water is amazing. The only downfall is the restroom get dirty on the weekends. So I take my own portable toilet and shower.
Juan Z
VerifiedJune 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK
Beautiful campaign site!
Tracy T
VerifiedJune 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK
Not recommended for Motor home or 5th wheel. 6 1/2 miles of one lane road. Some areas car can pass but not another large size vehicle. Can't turn around. Lots of potholes! Location itself is extremely beautiful! Highly recommend for tent or small RV.
Stacey D
VerifiedJune 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK
I totally love this place...am hoping that the entrance road into Onion Valley could be graded for easier entry...especially the downslope above the bathrooms...this place is a treasure.
Bryan F
June 20, 2021
Excellent campground!
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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