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2026 Season availability
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- Potable Water
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- River Access
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- Pet friendly
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Reviews (216)
What Guests Are Saying
North Fork Campground is praised for its beautiful, peaceful setting along the river, spacious and shaded campsites, and friendly camp host, Sue. Many visitors enjoyed the amazing swimming hole and fresh spring water, making it a delightful escape for families and nature lovers. However, some concerns were raised about the access road's condition and the odor from the bathrooms, but overall, guests expressed a strong desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
North Fork Campground is praised for its beautiful, peaceful setting along the river, spacious and shaded campsites, and friendly camp host, Sue. Many visitors enjoyed the amazing swimming hole and fresh spring water, making it a delightful escape for families and nature lovers. However, some concerns were raised about the access road's condition and the odor from the bathrooms, but overall, guests expressed a strong desire to return.
Review Summary
Gary M
VerifiedJune 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK
Lots of bug spray
Bren G
VerifiedJune 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK
Location is beautiful; the waterhole is clean and so refreshing. Short hike from campground. I only wish they had flushing toilets, instead of vault. Bring bug spray; lots of mosquito's and horse flies.
Gary M
VerifiedJune 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK
Lots of bug spray
Maria E
VerifiedOctober 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK
Absolutely stunning campground.
Maria E
VerifiedOctober 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK
Absolutely stunning campground.
Michael H
VerifiedAugust 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK
I enjoyed the stay at North Fork Campground. What stops me from rating better than "Good" is that the camp host is emptying campfire ashes in several separate spots throughout the entire campsite area itself. This is a very unfortunate practice and really needs to stop immediately. Find some other way to clean out and dispose of the ashes from inside the campfire ring after use when needed. The ashes not only severely diminish the camping experience, but also the ashes distract from the overall natural beauty of the surrounding area. I thought perhaps it might be pervious campers doing this, however, when departing from the stay I observed all other camping sites to be of the same condition. Multiple ground in spots of ashes plainly visible. The ashes pick up and blow in the breeze or wind. The ashes stick to the bottom of shoes. The ashes plain out get everything dirty including clothes and inside of vehicles. Ironically, upon arrival, the camp host stops by to validate check in and after verification recites a list of dos and don'ts. One of these being to keep the site clean and tidy during the stay in consideration of the eco-environment and in addition to the next guest's arrival. These ashes get into everything, and it makes the entire campground to look really dingy. Very unattractive. I did not have an opportunity to discuss this with the host concerning this during the stay or upon departure. If I had, I might not be writing this review as such. In hindsight, if I did have a moment of the host's time, would my comment simply be ignored? I am not a rude person. It is very disappointing North Fork Campground campsites are in this condition. I think they will continue to be unless whomever is responsible to read this review for follow up is willing to take the initiative towards corrective action. This is the only campground I have stayed at that has campfire pit ashes strewn throughout. I hope this review helps provide a remedy.
Michael H
VerifiedAugust 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK
I enjoyed the stay at North Fork Campground. What stops me from rating better than "Good" is that the camp host is emptying campfire ashes in several separate spots throughout the entire campsite area itself. This is a very unfortunate practice and really needs to stop immediately. Find some other way to clean out and dispose of the ashes from inside the campfire ring after use when needed. The ashes not only severely diminish the camping experience, but also the ashes distract from the overall natural beauty of the surrounding area. I thought perhaps it might be pervious campers doing this, however, when departing from the stay I observed all other camping sites to be of the same condition. Multiple ground in spots of ashes plainly visible. The ashes pick up and blow in the breeze or wind. The ashes stick to the bottom of shoes. The ashes plain out get everything dirty including clothes and inside of vehicles. Ironically, upon arrival, the camp host stops by to validate check in and after verification recites a list of dos and don'ts. One of these being to keep the site clean and tidy during the stay in consideration of the eco-environment and in addition to the next guest's arrival. These ashes get into everything, and it makes the entire campground to look really dingy. Very unattractive. I did not have an opportunity to discuss this with the host concerning this during the stay or upon departure. If I had, I might not be writing this review as such. In hindsight, if I did have a moment of the host's time, would my comment simply be ignored? I am not a rude person. It is very disappointing North Fork Campground campsites are in this condition. I think they will continue to be unless whomever is responsible to read this review for follow up is willing to take the initiative towards corrective action. This is the only campground I have stayed at that has campfire pit ashes strewn throughout. I hope this review helps provide a remedy.
Miesha C
VerifiedJuly 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK
Super awesome site! The swimming hole is stunning! Crystal clear and beautiful with rocks to jump from and water falls. The hike there is pretty easy but not accessible for any sort of wagons, strollers, wheel chairs or anything like that. But totally doable with just a backpack or just a water bottle. Only other thing is that the campsites are close together but it’s still a great site. Big sites and potable water and fire ring with a grill on it. Bathrooms and bear boxes :)
Will be going again.
Miesha C
VerifiedJuly 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK
Super awesome site! The swimming hole is stunning! Crystal clear and beautiful with rocks to jump from and water falls. The hike there is pretty easy but not accessible for any sort of wagons, strollers, wheel chairs or anything like that. But totally doable with just a backpack or just a water bottle. Only other thing is that the campsites are close together but it’s still a great site. Big sites and potable water and fire ring with a grill on it. Bathrooms and bear boxes :)
Will be going again.
Nicole R
VerifiedJuly 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA NORTH FORK
Beautiful campground right along the river. So peaceful!
Location & Directions for North Fork (CA)
Yuba River Ranger District, This Is The Address For The Ranger Station, Not The Campground, 15924 Highway 49, Camptonville, CA 95922 United States
Elevation: 1,447 ft
Getting There
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 mi and turn...
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 mi and turn right into the campground.
Policies & Rules
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Fires & fuel
- Campfires and charcoal fires may be restricted during hot, dry weather. Contact the ranger district for updates.
Fees & deposits
- An additional $5 fee is charged per day for the second vehicle in single family campsites and for the third and fourth vehicles in double family campsites.
General
- North Fork Campground is located on the Tahoe National Forest; this is not Forks Campground on the Sierra National Forest
- Click here for more information on the Tahoe National Forest
- 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.
Cancellation policy
- A no-show is defined as not arriving or canceling by specified times. Staffed facilities may hold sites until check-out time for no-show customers.
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Last updated: October 19, 2026
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