North Fork Campground is off Caribou Road on the North Fork of the Feather River in the Plumas National Forest, 29 miles west of Quincy. Campground visitors enjoy good fishing near the campground. Swimming and tubing are great for cooling off when water levels in the river are safe. In the fall berry picking is a favorite past-time. Campers find boating, waterskiing, and fishing an hour to the north at Lake Almanor.
North Fork Campground was renovated in 2014 and now features 21 campsites, some of which are wheelchair accessible and have electric hook-ups. Restrooms with showers are very popular with campers here. Campsites can accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents. Many sites have views of the river. All the campsites are first-come, first-served. Supplies are available in nearby Belden and Twain.
| North Fork Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| North Fork Campground Location: | 29 miles west of Quincy off Highway 70 on Caribou Road |
| Elevation: | 2,435 feet |
| Mileage and driving time from gateway city: | Oroville - 54 miles, 1:06 |
| Number of Sites: | 21 |
| Camping Season: | Open May through late October, depending on weather |
| Max. People per Site: | 6 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2 (fee per night for 2nd vehicle) |
| Maximum Length of Stay: | 14 days |
| Pets: | on leash, always attended |
| Operated by | Outdoors in Plumas for Plumas National Forest |
| Mt. Hough Ranger District: | (530) 283-0555 |
| Reservations | |
|---|---|
| No Reservations | All campsites at North Fork Campground are first-come, first-served. |
| Maximum RV/trailer Length: | 32 feet |
| Wheelchair Accessible Sites: | Some sites and facilities are accessible |
| Fees: | $31 per night for standard campsites $32 for sites with electrical hookups |
| Check-in, check-out: | 2:00 PM, check-out Noon |
| North Fork Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, bear-resistant food locker, fire ring with grill |
| Campground: | Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water |
| Showers: | Yes |
| Dump station: | Yes |
| Attractions near North Fork Campground: | Visit the Butterfly Valley Botanical Area with its insect eating plants. Spent time in historic Greenville and Quincy. Fish, boat, and waterski at Lake Almanor. Hike the trails leading out from Ely Stamp Mill across from Belden.
Trout Fishing Best Sellers |
Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. Check carefully on the reservation site when you make your reservation to be sure your vehicle will fit your campsite.
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.
Located in the northern Sierra Nevada, just south of the Cascade Range, uncrowded Plumas National Forest is filled with wonderful places to visit and things to do. Campers at North Fork Campground enjoy great trout fishing along a branch of the Feather River. Short drives lead to many of the other attractions in the Plumas National Forest.
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