Adventure
North Fork
California · Nearby: I-80 west of Donner Summit (CA)
North Fork is in Camptonville, CA, listed on Recreation.gov. It has tent and RV sites.
YUBA RIVER RANGER DISTRICT
35.6 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe21.4 mi to Donner Lakestraight-line
Quick facts
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
| Season | Not listed |
| Hookups | Not listed |
Sources: Recreation.gov — North Fork. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
Your dates (Fri, Oct 23 – Sun, Oct 25): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Key facts
- Max rig length
- Longest RV site listed: 50 ft (14 of 14 RV sites list a length) Listing
- Hookups & power
- Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing
- Pets
- Allowed Listing
- Booking
- Reservable on Recreation.gov Listing
- Getting there
- 35.6 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 21.4 mi to Donner Lake (straight-line, not driving) Listing
- Accessible Vault Toilets
- Drinking Water
- Pets Allowed
- River Access
- Self Pay Station
- Shade
Why stay here?
- RV sites listed for rigs up to 50 ft.
- Rated 4.0★ across 94 guest reviews.
- Public-land campground run by a federal or state agency.
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Site & accommodation options
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Standard Nonelectric
2 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 40 ftNo hookups
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$24/night
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Standard Nonelectric
4 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 45 ftNo hookups
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$24/night
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Tent Only Nonelectric
2 sites like thisUp to 6 people
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$24/night
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Standard Nonelectric
3 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 32 ftNo hookups
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$24/night
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Standard Nonelectric
Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 38 ftNo hookups
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$24/night
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Standard Nonelectric
3 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 50 ftNo hookups
Check availabilityEnter your dates on Recreation.gov, then choose “Standard Nonelectric”.
$24/night
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Other nearby options
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from North Fork, not driving.
- Closest public campgroundTunnel Mills II1.4 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
- Closest private full-hookupVillage Camp Truckee26.1 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your dates79 - Economy Pull Through: from $80/nightCheck availability on Hipcamp ↗
- Closest public / first-comeIndian Springs6.2 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
- Next closestCamp WAN-NA-B at Bear Valley3.3 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your datesTent Site: from $54/nightCheck availability on Hipcamp ↗
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| Site | Fr 23 | Sa 24 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 013 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 004 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 011 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 008 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 012 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 005 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 007 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 009 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 002 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 010 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 017 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 006 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 014 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 015 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 003 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
Before you go
CA California rules for campers
- Booking
- California State Parks book on ReserveCalifornia up to 6 months before arrival. Forest Service campgrounds book on Recreation.gov (individual sites up to 6 months ahead, group sites 12). California State Parks Recreation.gov
- Bears
- State park campgrounds: food, drinks, toiletries and scented trash go in the site's metal locker; ice chests may not be left in vehicles; bear-proof coolers must be locked (up to $1,000 fine). National Forest land: Forest Order 19-24-03. California State Parks USDA Forest Service
- Chains
- Caltrans chain controls R-1, R-2 and R-3 apply on CA-89, US-50 and I-80; check Caltrans QuickMap for live status. Caltrans Caltrans QuickMap
Longest RV site listed: 50 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Lake Tahoe Rig Fit tool
North Fork: questions answered
- What is the maximum RV length at North Fork?
- Longest RV site listed: 50 ft (14 of 14 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
- Does North Fork have RV hookups?
- Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
- How do I reserve a site at North Fork?
- Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
- Are pets allowed at North Fork?
- Allowed (per the listing)
Recent guest reviews
Lauren H ★ 3 · Oct 2025We love this campground but our most recent experience started off with an unfortunate encounter with individuals who decided to squat on our site even thought our names were clearly indicated on the reservation placard. We had to come the next morning instead of the evening of our original check-in date. When we arrived there were 4 individuals fully setup in our site and refused to move. Their argument was that the camping rules in the board at the entrance of the campground said “you must occupy your campsite on the first night.” Even though it clearly states on the recreation.gov website that you have until the following day of your original check-in date to arrive to your campsite. These individuals said that this is something they do all the time. We have never had this happen to us and have camped all over California. It’s unfortunate that there wasn’t a camp host and due to the federal shutdown there were no rangers to help us resolve this. Thankfully a very generous family had an extra site and let us stay there for the night.
Arthur S ★ 5 · Oct 2025Great camping spot in the middle of the woods and by the river. Great escape.
Carole H ★ 5 · Oct 2025Beautiful campground! In the early autumn, on a Sunday night, we shared the entire campground with only three other camping groups. Spring water from a pipe tasted amazing. A lovely, peaceful getaway.
Location
YUBA RIVER RANGER DISTRICT
35.6 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
21.4 mi to Donner Lake (straight-line)
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Policies
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Pets
- Allowed (per listing)
About
Perched along the North Fork of the North Fork American River, North Fork Campground sits in a quiet stretch of Tahoe National Forest framed by cedar, pine and fir. The campground has 16 total campsites: 14 that accommodate both RVs and tents and 2 tent-only sites, all configured as single-family sites. Each campsite includes a picnic table and a campfire ring; the campground also provides vault toilets and a drinking water source. A short walk from the far end of the loop brings you to a creek-sized stretch of river with a popular swimming hole and easy bank access for casting a line rainbow …
Amenities
Accessible Vault ToiletsDrinking WaterPets AllowedRiver AccessSelf Pay StationShadeTrash CollectionWater SpigotWaterfront Sites
Nearby activities
FishingCampingWater ActivitiesHuntingHikingSwimming
At a glance: all 15 facts with sources
At a glance
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.
- Max rig length
- Listing Longest RV site listed: 50 ft (14 of 14 RV sites list a length)
- Hookups & power
- Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
- Pull-through / back-in
- Listing 0 pull-through, 16 back-in
- Road & site access
- Listing 16 gravel site driveways
- Pets
- Listing Allowed
- Cell signal
- Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): AT&T 0 (48 reports)
- Water
- Listing Drinking water listed
- Shade
- Listing 16 of 16 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
- Booking
- Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
- Price
- Listing Lowest listed rate $24/night (live price once you pick dates)
- Getting there
- Listing 35.6 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 21.4 mi to Donner Lake (straight-line, not driving)
- Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite · Stay limits
- Not listed — check with campground
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Build around it
Things to do near Donner Lake
No rig? Fly & Drive
RV rentals for this stay
Picks are 50 ft or shorter — the longest RV site listed here. Fly into Reno (~33 mi, ~55 min to Lake Tahoe, approx.) or rent locally.
Pick up near RNOSpacious & Clean 2014 RV:4 TVS & 2 SLIDE OUTS: Sleeps 8
SPARKS, NV · 4 mi from RNO airport (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehicleDelivery up to 75 miPets OK
Availability not connected · to estimate
from $210/nightvia RVRentals.com
Pick up near RNO2022 Minnie Winnie 22M
Sparks, NV · 8 mi from RNO airport (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehicleDelivery up to 40 miPets OK
Availability not connected · to estimate
from $217/nightvia RVRentals.com
Delivers to Lake TahoeTahoe Campervan- Ram Promaster High Roof/Long Wheelbase
Truckee, CA
Delivery up to 50 miPets OK
to see if it's open
from $179/nightvia Outdoorsy
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vs Skillman
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Read comparison →Where North Fork fits
- By rig & style
- Tent camping at Lake Tahoe
- Nearest alternatives
- Clair Tappaan Lodge | Sierra Club (16.7 mi) · Donner Memorial State Park (23 mi) · Goose Meadows (24 mi)
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