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North Fork (Ca)
8 mi northeast of Alta, CA · Verizon 4G
About North Fork (Ca)
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. 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. The campground offers single-family sites, a few of which are designated for tent camping only. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. The campground is near the beautiful creek-sized river, in a remote location. It is shaded by cedar, pine and fir trees and is a pleasant escape from urban life. Many hiking, and OHV trails are located nearby as well as…
- Fees: Winter (Oct-May): Free Summer: $24 per site $5 per extra vehicle
- Season: October 15
- Managed by: Tahoe National Forest, FS
- Where: 8 mi northeast of Alta, CA · 39.27147, -120.65812
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Mar.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onion | ATV road | 0.3 mi | 2.0 mi |
| Sailor Point Spur | ATV road | 0.5 mi | 1.7 mi |
| Mears Lake Valley | Hiking | 2.3 mi | 4.5 mi |
| Pioneer | Horse | 2.5 mi | 25.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 4.4 mi
Water fill-up: 20.3 mi
Camps nearby
- Onion Valley Campground 0.5 mi
- Tunnel Mills Ii 1.4 mi
- Bear Valley Group Area 2.5 mi
- Lake Spaulding Campground 3.5 mi
- Lodgepole Campground 3.8 mi
- Snowflower RV Resort 4.5 mi