Description

Change out of your skivvies and into your suit as fast as you can set up your tent (or park your RV) at North Fork Campground. There’s a super sweet swimmin’ hole right on the grounds! Take a dip or cast a line for trout until your heart’s content before drying out by your fire pit. Want a little solitude? Choose one of their walk-in sites.
Campsite area
Tent or motorhome pitches
17 sites
Up to 6 guests per site
Up to 6 vehicles
No wheelchair access
Essentials
Campfires allowed
Toilet available
Pets allowed
Amenities
Potable water available
Showers available
Picnic table available

Activities

Offered near the campground.

Biking

Bikers will find Tahoe to be a mountain biking paradise, with rough roads and unforgettable views. The Downieville ranger distr...Read more

Boating

There are hundreds of lakes and many reservoirs within this forest, making motorized and non-motorized boating a go-to acti...Read more

Fishing

There are huge reservoirs, alpine lakes, rushing rivers, small pools, and everything in between, making this an excellent place...Read more

Hiking

Hikers searching for incredible views won’t leave disappointed: there are over 500 miles of trails, including the PCT. You can ...Read more

Horseback riding

If you have a horse, bring that fella over to these trails , and if you don’t, there are many local outfitters who can set you...Read more

Paddling

Kayakers and canoers have plenty of opportunities to row their little boats in the lakes, reservoirs, and streams of this nat...Read more

Wind sports

Nothing beats that fresh mountain air blowing through your hair! Boca Reservoir, Jackson Meadow Reservoir, Stampede Reservoir, ...Read more

Off-roading (OHV)

Looking to take a spin in your off highway vehicle? The Little Truckee Summit trail has gentle slopes and Prosser Hill is an ea...Read more

Climbing

There isn’t much information about climbing, but Donner Summer has traditional and sport climbing areas to challenge all skill ...Read more

Snow sports

What better way to enjoy the wintertime than to go to Tahoe? Tahoe National Forest offers backcountry wilderness for you to exp...Read more

Swimming

There’s no shortage of swimming here: you’re welcome to splash in lakes, reservoirs, streams, rivers, and swimming holes under ...Read more

Whitewater paddling

If motor boats aren’t your thing, step up your game with a whitewater trip. The Yuba River and the American River offer amazing...Read more

Wildlife watching

Wildlife watchers won’t be disappointed with Tahoe National Forest. The wetland areas are great places for birding, especially ...Read more

Terrain

Natural features you'll find at North Fork Campground.

Beach
Forest
Lake
River, stream, or...
Swimming hole
Waterfall
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Hipcamper Natalie Carmen
Natalie Carmen R.
didn't provide a recommendation.
June 23rd, 2019

The North Fork Campground sign is gone so if it's your first time going there it's the first camp on your right 6 miles up. There is no host on site and no stores near by so take everything you will need.
The Ranger does come by daily to stock vault toilet paper. That's it. We stayed in site #7 for 5 days and think it's one of the best sites, ground level and feets of the raging creek. It's a small family oriented campground with happy campers. The trail to the waterfall is just 1 mile between site 8 and 9. I would return again and highly recommend it. It has both lots of shade and sunny areas.
Although I love site #7 it is very rocky. I don't have trouble walking but kept tripping over the rocks. It may be tricky for some folks.

Hipcamper Suzanne
Suzanne A.
recommends this listing.
February 17th, 2019

Fun!

Hipcamper Kristi
Kristi F.
recommends this listing.
July 5th, 2018

I wish I could keep this to myself. This one is a gem. Easy-ish hikes to waterfalls crisp clear running water, and the tastiest spring water you will ever find at a campsite.

Hipcamper Brooke
Brooke L.
didn't provide a recommendation.
July 16th, 2017

Nice spring provides the drinking water. Beautiful area but some of the other campers can be loud.

Hipcamper Brittney R.
recommends this listing.
December 19th, 2018
Hipcamper Joe M.
recommends this listing.
September 25th, 2017
Park
Tahoe National Forest
Nation
California
Country
United States
Phone Number
530-265-4531
Directions
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Official Website
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Coordinates
39.27° N, 120.659° W
Unknown price
Tent Only: 2 Sites
(Up to 6 people per site)
Unknown price
Tent / RV / Trailer: 15 Sites
(Up to 6 people per site)