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North Fork (ca)

North Fork (ca)Photo: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain
16
sites
May–Oct
best months

Is North Fork (ca) open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists an alert for Tahoe National Forest.

  • Camping and Campfire Restrictions-Truckee and Sierraville Districts

    Agency alert covering Tahoe National Forest · Order 17-25-05 · USFS · Tahoe National Forest

As of · Source: USFS · Tahoe National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • 16 sites for RV and tent campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 4,741 ft
  • Near CamptonvilleAmerican River Ranger District · Tahoe National Forest

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.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    North Fork (ca)

    Campground

    Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Burger King

    Fast food

    On your way back · 2 mi
  • If it rains

    Golden Drift Museum

    Museum

    On your way back · 11 mi

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  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit North Fork (ca)

    Best months: May–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      44° / 25°

    2. Feb

      46° / 26°

    3. Mar

      51° / 27°

    4. Apr

      56° / 30°

    5. May

      64° / 37°

    6. Jun

      75° / 43°

    7. Jul

      82° / 48°

    8. Aug

      82° / 47°

    9. Sep

      76° / 44°

    10. Oct

      65° / 37°

    11. Nov

      51° / 30°

    12. Dec

      43° / 25°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Lake Spaulding, CA, 3.4 mi away at 5,156 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

North Fork (ca)

16 sites for RV and tent camping

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