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
Lauren M
VerifiedJune 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK
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
VerifiedJune 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK
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
VerifiedJune 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK
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
VerifiedJune 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK
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
VerifiedNovember 8, 2020 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK
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
VerifiedNovember 5, 2020 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK
What an absolutely love camping area! So quiet and serene....
David M
VerifiedNovember 1, 2020 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK
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
VerifiedOctober 30, 2020 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK
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
VerifiedOctober 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK
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
VerifiedOctober 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK
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
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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