Openings · last 7 days
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Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 3 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234587
When North Fork (CA) reopens
North Fork (CA)'s openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
57
Openings · last 90 days
58
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dMonday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected. 38 of 58 openings detected in the last 90 days occurred on a Monday (65.5%), with Tuesday (7) and Friday (6) next in line.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 15:00 and 16:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 43 of 58 detected openings (74.1%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Pacific Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 17 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 14.2–22 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 009 | 15 | 25.9% |
| 006 | 9 | 15.5% |
| 004 | 8 | 13.8% |
| 005 | 8 | 13.8% |
| 007 | 5 | 8.6% |
Site 009 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 15. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 15, 2026 · of 16 monitored sites
Of the 448 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 15, 2026): 204 open for online reservation · 160 reserved · 84 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 16 monitored sites, 14 can be reserved online and 2 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
54.5% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 204 of 448 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 15, 2026Not open online54.5%
Open site-nights204 / 448
Reserved (of online inventory)160 / 364
Weekday openings171
Weekend openings33
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 171 fall on weekdays and 33 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 127 of 240 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 16 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 013 | 20 |
| 003 | 17 |
| 005 | 17 |
| 006 | 17 |
| 012 | 17 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateTue · Sep 22
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 22; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
204 open site-nights across 14 sites at North Fork (CA), from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 50 2-night, 37 3-night, 1 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 22 at site 013.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 60 ft. 14 sites take 25 ft, 11 sites take 35 ft, 10 sites take 40 ft. 2 sites of 16 have no recorded maximum and are not counted.
All 14 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 013 | 40 ft | None | 20 | 10 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 +8 more |
| 003 | 32 ft | None | 17 | 5 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 +5 more |
| 005 | Not recorded | None | 17 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 +5 more |
| 006 | Not recorded | None | 17 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9 +5 more |
| 012 | 45 ft | None | 17 | 6 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +5 more |
| 015 | 50 ft | None | 17 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 +5 more |
| 002 | 32 ft | None | 16 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +4 more |
| 004 | 40 ft | None | 14 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13 +2 more |
| 008 | 45 ft | None | 14 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13 +2 more |
| 011 | 45 ft | None | 14 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9 +2 more |
| 014 | 50 ft | None | 14 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 12, Oct 13 +2 more |
| 010 | 38 ft | None | 12 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 2, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 11, Oct 14, Oct 15 |
| 009 | 32 ft | None | 9 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 14, Oct 15 |
| 007 | 45 ft | None | 6 | 4 nights | Sep 22, Oct 2, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15 |
About North Fork (CA)
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
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.
Natural Features
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.
Nearby Attractions
Many hiking, and OHV trails are located nearby as well as foot trail access into the North Fork American Wild and Scenic River canyon. Many more trails can be found a short distance east on Interstate 80 at Grouse Ridge Non-Motorized Area and Donner Summit.
16 monitored sites2 FCFS sitesRVs up to 60 ftNo hookups16 shadedWaterfrontRiverfrontPets OKMax party 6
Getting there
From east bound Interstate 80 take exit 158A or west bound Interstate 80 take exit 158B south to Emigrant Gap. After exiting the interstate take a right on Texas Hill Road towards Emigrant Gap. Continue on Texas Hill Road for about 6.5 miles and turn right into the campground.
Yuba River Ranger District, Camptonville, CA 95922530-265-4531
CampingFishingHikingHuntingSwimmingWater Activities
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-234587 · facility + sites
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at North Fork (CA)?
Reservations for North Fork (CA) are made through Recreation.gov. 204 of 448 tracked site-nights are currently open (45.5%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 58 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at North Fork (CA)?
Campsite Sniper detected 3 site-date openings at North Fork (CA) in the last 7 days, 57 over 30 days and 58 over the last 90.
Which day of the week had the most detected openings at North Fork (CA)?
Monday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected in the last 90 days: 38 of 58 (65.5%). Days reflect when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, not when the change occurred upstream.
Can I get a multi-night stay at North Fork (CA)?
37 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 22 at site 013. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at North Fork (CA) fit a 35-foot RV?
11 of the 16 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 60 ft. 14 of those 16 sites have a recorded maximum length and 2 do not; they are not counted as fitting.
Which month has the most availability at North Fork (CA)?
October 2026, with 127 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 240.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at North Fork (CA)?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 17 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 14.2-22 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at North Fork (CA)?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Sep 22 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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