View of North Fork American River Canyon from 19 Road
Tunnel Mills Group Campground Sign
North Fork of the American River
Monumental Creek by Tunnel Mills Campground

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Picnic Table Picnic Table
River Access River Access
Fire Pit Fire Pit

Available sites

2 total sites

About Tunnel Mills Ii

Tunnel Mills Group Campground is located along the East Fork of the North Fork of the North Fork American River in the Tahoe National Forest. It can be accessed off of Interstate 80, at the Emigrant Gap exit. Visitors enjoy fishing, hiking and hunting in this scenic area.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Picnic Table Picnic Table
River Access River Access
Fire Pit Fire Pit
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Fire Pit
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

2 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: TUNN RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel
⛺ 002, Loop: MLS2 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade

Reviews (8)

Review Summary

4.4
8 reviews
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37.5%
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Samara A

Verified

September 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: MLS2

4

Beautiful place and wonderful campground but the bathroom is really nasty.

David H

Verified

August 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: MLS2

4

Remember that bug spray, and citronella candle. We got there right as a light rain passed and the mosquitoes were intense. Though once things dried out they mostly subsided.
The creek being right there is pretty darned cool for kids.
There was some concern about the vault toilets and I can say, if you are the first or last person there, make sure those toilet seats are down, otherwise, yeah, they are going to smell up pretty quick. All in all however, maybe a half a star above a porta potty?

things I wish I knew:
#1 the north fork campground has water if it's really needed. a gallon or two per person is probably enough to make it the weekend
#2 there is a shared trash bin at the entrance to the camping area
#3 Nyack sells firewood (about a 30 min. drive, you probably pass it on the way in)
#4 https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/tahoe/alerts-notices is where you can verify the current fire restriction level for this site
#5 there is SOME cellular coverage nearby, but the camp site is mostly 0

All in all, I do plan on going again sometime

David H

Verified

August 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: MLS2

4

Remember that bug spray, and citronella candle. We got there right as a light rain passed and the mosquitoes were intense. Though once things dried out they mostly subsided.
The creek being right there is pretty darned cool for kids.
There was some concern about the vault toilets and I can say, if you are the first or last person there, make sure those toilet seats are down, otherwise, yeah, they are going to smell up pretty quick. All in all however, maybe a half a star above a porta potty?

things I wish I knew:
#1 the north fork campground has water if it's really needed. a gallon or two per person is probably enough to make it the weekend
#2 there is a shared trash bin at the entrance to the camping area
#3 Nyack sells firewood (about a 30 min. drive, you probably pass it on the way in)
#4 https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/tahoe/alerts-notices is where you can verify the current fire restriction level for this site
#5 there is SOME cellular coverage nearby, but the camp site is mostly 0

All in all, I do plan on going again sometime

Tom R

Verified

July 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: TUNN

4

Nice site. Road in very rough. Needs pot hole repair.

Tom R

Verified

July 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: TUNN

4

Nice site. Road in very rough. Needs pot hole repair.

Carina B

Verified

July 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: TUNN

5

It was a great experience, quiet. far away from the other Camp ground. Bathroom were near. The only bad thing was that there was no running water

Carina B

Verified

July 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: TUNN

5

It was a great experience, quiet. far away from the other Camp ground. Bathroom were near. The only bad thing was that there was no running water

Location & Directions for Tunnel Mills Ii

Yuba River Ranger Station, Camptonville, CA 95922 United States

Elevation: 1,402 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 8 mi and turn r...

Nearest town

Camptonville, CA - 60 mi

About over 1 hr (90 min) to downtown

Highway access

The campground is accessible via Interstate 80, with exits 158A and 158B leading to Emigrant Gap. After exiting the interstate, Texas Hill Road provides access to the campground.

Policies & Rules

Fires & fuel

  • Fire restrictions may be in place due to weather. Contact the local ranger for updates.
  • Buy firewood locally and burn it on-site to prevent pest spread.

Utilities

  • Purify creek water before drinking; potable water is available nearby.

General

  • Click here for more information on the Tahoe National Forest

Cancellation policy

  • No-show customers may incur fees and forfeit fees if they do not cancel on time. Contact the facility if delayed.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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