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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
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4.1%
4

jeffry C

Verified

June 1, 2022 Stayed at: 009, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK

3

It is always a great time sitting by the stream enjoying peace and quite Nature at its best

Kathleen O

Verified

November 7, 2021 Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK

5

Beautiful campground. Clean and quiet. Will go back to visit for sure!

Mike C

Verified

October 25, 2021 Stayed at: 002, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK

5

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

Verified

October 10, 2021 Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK

5

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

Verified

August 21, 2021 Stayed at: 005, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK

5

Even though we couldn’t have a camp fire, it was still a fantastic experience!

Monica P

July 9, 2021

5

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

Verified

June 28, 2021 Stayed at: 009, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK

5

Beautiful campaign site!

Tracy T

Verified

June 28, 2021 Stayed at: 011, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK

3

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

Verified

June 23, 2021 Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK

5

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

5

Excellent campground!

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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