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North Fork (CA)

North Fork of North Fork American River
Falls
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

Current season
Upcoming seasons
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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

Lauren M

Verified

June 20, 2021 Stayed at: 013, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK

4

Overall we had a really great time. The campsites were spread out enough and there was a lot of shade. The end of the hike to the waterfall was a little daunting with two young children, but we made it and it was worth it. The running potable water water was cold and very fresh. Be prepared for tons of mosquitoes. We were not and got eaten pretty badly. T-Mobile had zero phone service but limited signal was available about a mile away.

Amy T

Verified

June 18, 2021 Stayed at: 002, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK

5

This is a gem of a campground. The park staff clean the bathrooms daily and there is amazing potable water available. You have to provide your own firewood as they don't sell it. The swimming holes can get really crowded and some of the jumping off of rocks can be a bit hard to watch but this is an amazing place. We had wonderful neighbors and quiet nights while we were there.

Katrina E

Verified

June 12, 2021 Stayed at: 011, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK

4

The campsite was so nice and quiet. The stream was beautiful. My only bummer was that when I booked the weekend was FF so I thought Id have to wait to get those days when I was there, but then I found out a month later that mid April they become reservable and I was super bummed we weren't able to stay because someone swooped the reservation.

Leslie F

Verified

June 7, 2021 Stayed at: 015, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK

5

The best campsite i've ever visited! I'm so sad it's booked out for the rest of 2021, can't wait to go back next year

Taryn B

Verified

November 8, 2020 Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK

2

There was a party of around 20 people in the 3 campsites next to us and they were being extremely loud, not following social distance guidelines and had way too many people occupying each site. There was no one supervising the sites. Never saw a camp host. One site had a campfire when none were allowed. Just a very poorly managed campground. Sites are very close together.

Teresa S

Verified

November 5, 2020 Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK

4

What an absolutely love camping area! So quiet and serene....

David M

Verified

November 1, 2020 Stayed at: 013, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK

3

Campground was nice and quiet. River runs alongside campground and was very nice. As another reviewer have mentioned, our campsite was not marked reserved and there were people camping there when we arrived. Other campers mentioned the same. This was frustrating to experience after pre-planning/reserving/paying and driving several hours.

Laura W

Verified

October 30, 2020 Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK

1

Drive 4 hours to get to the campground only for it to be closed and locked up. The other sites nearby were as well. I booked my campsite 2 nights before, not sure why a closure notice wasn't posted. Very poor experience.

Christopher L

Verified

October 18, 2020 Stayed at: 005, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK

1

Nice campground, very smelly bathrooms they never marked our spot down as reserved & someone saw the spot as open and set up camp there so we had to share the site.

Jessica F

Verified

October 11, 2020 Stayed at: 011, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK

4

Great site, loved the fresh spring water and the short hike to the *incredible* swimming hole/waterfall
Our site (#11) was really dusty in some areas, that’s my only complaint. But this is camping, and a minor complaint.

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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