Can you reserve a site at North Fork (Ca)?

Yes, North Fork (Ca) is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does North Fork (Ca) have?

16 sites in total, of which 15 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at North Fork (Ca)?

50 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at North Fork (Ca)?

Yes, pets are allowed at North Fork (Ca).

North Fork (Ca), California — 15 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

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.

The facts

Season: October 15 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
15 bookable sites
16 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 50 ft
Up to 6 people per site
Loops: AREA NORTH FORK

Site types

13 Standard Nonelectric
2 Tent Only Nonelectric
1 Management

Amenities

Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed
Sewer hookups — not available

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, campfires allowed, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

16 campsites at North Fork (Ca)

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Water	Max rig	People
001	AREA NORTH FORK	Management	Back In	Gravel	—	20 ft	6	🐾
002	AREA NORTH FORK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
003	AREA NORTH FORK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
004	AREA NORTH FORK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Riverfront	40 ft	6	🐾
005	AREA NORTH FORK	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Riverfront	—	6	🐾
006	AREA NORTH FORK	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Riverfront	—	6	🐾
007	AREA NORTH FORK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Riverfront	45 ft	6	🐾
008	AREA NORTH FORK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	45 ft	6	🐾
009	AREA NORTH FORK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	32 ft	6	🐾
010	AREA NORTH FORK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	38 ft	6	🐾
011	AREA NORTH FORK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	45 ft	6	🐾
012	AREA NORTH FORK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	45 ft	6	🐾
013	AREA NORTH FORK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	40 ft	6	🐾
014	AREA NORTH FORK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	50 ft	6	🐾
015	AREA NORTH FORK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	50 ft	6	🐾
017	AREA NORTH FORK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	50 ft	6	🐾

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 miles and turn right into the campground.

39.27147, -120.65812 · 39°16'17.3"N 120°39'29.2"W

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Typical weather

Typically 78°F in Jul, down to 45°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	47	45	48	52	61	70	78	77	73	63	51	45
Low °F	34	33	35	38	46	54	63	62	57	48	39	34
Precip in	10.6	10.1	8.9	5.1	4.1	1.1	0.0	0.2	0.6	3.6	7.2	10.9

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about North Fork (Ca)

Can you reserve a site at North Fork (Ca)?: Yes, North Fork (Ca) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does North Fork (Ca) have?: 16 sites in total, of which 15 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at North Fork (Ca)?: 50 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at North Fork (Ca)?: Yes, pets are allowed at North Fork (Ca).
Does North Fork (Ca) have hookups?: No hookups are recorded here.

Also listed by

North Fork (Ca) also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by North Fork (Ca)'s operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Winter (Oct-May): Free Summer: $24 per site $5 per extra vehicle

Accessibility:

Restrooms

USDA Forest Service's own page

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Contact

Phone 530-265-4531
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-19.

North Fork (Ca)