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North Fork (Ca) Campground in California
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North Fork (Ca) Campground

Tahoe National Forest, California

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As of October 2026, North Fork (Ca) Campground is a campground in Tahoe National Forest, California with 15 campsites. North Fork (Ca) Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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  • North Fork (Ca) Campground is located at 39.2715ยฐ N, 120.6581ยฐ W.
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North Fork (Ca) Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

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Next Available Dates

Oct 4 (8 sites)Oct 5 (10 sites)Oct 6 (12 sites)

8 sites open on Oct 4 at North Fork (Ca) Campground. Book one now, or pick your dates above and get an alert when a site opens.

As of 30 September 2026, 16:55 UTC.

Campsites at North Fork (Ca) Campground

  • Standard 13
  • Tent 2

What an RV fits

  • 20 ft1 site
  • 32 ft3 sites
  • 38 ft1 site
  • 40 ft2 sites
  • 45 ft4 sites
  • 50 ft2 sites

Amenities

  • restrooms
  • potable water

At a glance: Setting: Forest.

Things to do: fishing, swimming, hiking, photography, offroad.

All sites at North Fork (Ca) Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the AREA NORTH FORK loop.

SiteTypeSleepsMax RV
001Standard620 ft
002Standard632 ft
003Standard632 ft
004Standard640 ft
005Tent6-
006Tent6-
007Standard645 ft
008Standard645 ft
009Standard632 ft
010Standard638 ft
011Standard645 ft
012Standard645 ft
013Standard640 ft
014Standard650 ft
015Standard650 ft

About North Fork (Ca) Campground

Overview

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.

Recreation

A great swimming hole is located a short walk from the end of the campground, on the river. Rainbow trout fishing is a popular activity enjoyed by visitors to the campground. Hiking trails and hunting opportunities are found in the surrounding area.

Facilities

The campground offers single-family sites, a few of which are designated for tent camping only. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided.

Natural Features

The campground is near the beautiful creek-sized river, in a remote location. It is shaded by cedar, pine and fir trees and is a pleasant escape from urban life.

Nearby Attractions

Many hiking, and OHV trails are located nearby as well as foot trail access into the North Fork American Wild and Scenic River canyon. Many more trails can be found a short distance east on Interstate 80 at Grouse Ridge Non-Motorized Area and Donner Summit.

Charges & Cancellations

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.

Rules and notices at North Fork (Ca) Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check North Fork (Ca) Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

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).

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.

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

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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.

North Fork (Ca) Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at North Fork (Ca) Campground?

North Fork (Ca) Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at North Fork (Ca) Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at North Fork (Ca) Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does North Fork (Ca) Campground have?

North Fork (Ca) Campground has 15 campsites.

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