Tunnel Mills II
Campground · California · 2 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Tahoe National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 2
- Bookable sites
- 30 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 30
- People per site
- 4,559 ft
- Elevation
Overview
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.Recreation
Rainbow trout fishing is a popular activity on the river. Hiking and OHV trails and hunting opportunities are found in the surrounding area.Facilities
The campground offers two group sites that can accommodate up to 30 people and six vehicles each. Site 1 is for tent and RV camping, while site 2 is designated for tent camping only. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are vault toilets.Natural Features
The campground is near the creek-sized East Fork of the North Fork of the North Fork American River, in a remote location of north central California. A forest of cedar, pine and fir trees shades the campground.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
- 2 bookable sites
- Vehicles up to 30 ft
- Up to 30 people per site
- Loops: MLS2, TUNN
Site types
- 1 Group Standard Nonelectric
- 1 Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
Amenities
- Fire pits
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, picnic tables, grills.
2 campsites at Tunnel Mills II
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 002 | MLS2 | Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Riverfront | 25 ft | 30 | 🐾 |
| 001 | TUNN | Group Standard Nonelectric | — | Gravel | Slight | — | 30 ft | 30 | 🐾 |
Getting there
39.25216, -120.65172 · 39°15'7.8"N 120°39'6.2"W
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, 3.6 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 Tunnel Mills II
- Can you reserve a site at Tunnel Mills II?
- Yes, Tunnel Mills II is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Tunnel Mills II have?
- 2 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Tunnel Mills II?
- 30 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Tunnel Mills II?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Tunnel Mills II.
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Contact
- Phone 530-265-4531
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-19.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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