NORTH FORK (CA)

Address YUBA RIVER RANGER DISTRICT, THIS IS THE ADDRESS FOR THE RANGER STATION, NOT THE CAMPGROUND, Camptonville, CA, 95922
StateCA
Reservable Yes — reservable on recreation.gov
Phone530-265-4531

Amenities

🐾 Pets Allowed
🔥 CAMPFIRE RINGS
🧺 PICNIC TABLES
📌 FOOD STORAGE LOCKER
🌳 Shade
📌 RIVER ACCESS
🔧 Sewer Hookup: No
🕒 Checkout Time: 12:00 PM
👥 Max Num of People: 6
🚶 Site Access: Drive-In
🕒 Checkin Time: 2:00 PM
👥 Min Num of People: 1
🚗 Driveway Entry: Back-in
🚗 Driveway Length: 20–50
🚙 Max Vehicle Length: 0–50
🚙 Max Num of Vehicles: 2
🚗 Driveway Surface: Gravel
📌 Proximity to Water: N/A, Riverfront
📅 Reservable Sites: 14 of 16
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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 surroundi

Data updated: 2026-08-23 20:51 (UTC) · Source: RIDB (recreation.gov)