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North Fork of North Fork American River
Public LandU.S. Forest ServicePets allowedBig rigs OK

North Fork (Ca)

Alta, California · 4,744 ftIn Tahoe National Forest

Photos: TNF

Wildfire 40 mi NE: Bull, 1,529 acres, 98% contained

At a glance

5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026

Price per night
$24recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
Sites
15From recreation.gov's site list · Oct 2026
Hookups
Not yet known
Elevation
4,744 ft1,446 m
Season
Not yet known
Cell signal
Not yet known

Sites15

North Fork (Ca) lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.

From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 1 staff entry left out.

Amenities

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  • Campfires allowed

From OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites

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About

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

From OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit

Cell service

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  • AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
  • T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map

Cell service at North Fork (Ca): FCC map Dec 2025

Weather

National Weather Service

  • WedSunny69°55°
  • ThuSunny72°57°
  • FriSunny75°54°
  • SatSunny70°51°
  • SunSunny65°48°

Nearby camping

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3 more within 25 mi

Dispersed camping nearby

Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.

Location and contact

39.27147, -120.65812
Managed by
U.S. Forest ServiceFederal operator
Nearest town
Alta
Park
Tahoe National Forest

Data from OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites

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