Adventure
California · Nearby: I-80 west of Donner Summit (CA)
North Fork is in Alta, CA, listed on Recreation.gov. It has tent and RV sites.
RVs to 50 ft vs 35 ft
Read comparison →RVs to 50 ft vs 45 ft · 35.6 vs 29.1 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
Read comparison →RVs to 50 ft vs 35 ft · 35.6 vs 43.5 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
Read comparison →| 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 (Sat, Nov 7 – Sun, Nov 8): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
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Enter your dates on Recreation.gov, then choose “Standard Nonelectric”.
Enter your dates on Recreation.gov, then choose “Standard Nonelectric”.
Enter your dates on Recreation.gov, then choose “Tent Only Nonelectric”.
Enter your dates on Recreation.gov, then choose “Standard Nonelectric”.
Enter your dates on Recreation.gov, then choose “Standard Nonelectric”.
Enter your dates on Recreation.gov, then choose “Standard Nonelectric”.
You book with the provider. Each row shows that provider's lowest open option for your dates, and which provider our main button uses.
No recent availability data on Recreation.gov: this grid may be out of date, so check availability with the provider.
| Site | Sa 7 | 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 |
Longest RV site listed: 50 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Lake Tahoe Rig Fit tool
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.
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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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 …
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.
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 RNO
Pick up near RNO
Delivers to Lake Tahoe| – |
| $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
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from North Fork, not driving.
