North Fork Campground (Plumas)
Plumas National Forest — lakeside
Location: Belden, CA, CA
Price: From $35 per night
Price range: $35–$45 per night
Rating: 3.8 out of 5 (16 reviews)
Season: May through October
North Fork Campground is located on Highway 70 just east of the Highway 89 intersection; just east of where Spanish Creek and Indian Creek merge together to create the east branch of the North Fork Feather River. Although the campground has been recently upgraded, it still holds the charm that it did in years past. North Fork Campground offers several single-family campsites that accommodate both tent and RV camping, however hookups are available.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/north-fork-campground-plumas to be notified when sites open up.
North Fork Campground offers excellent fishing for rainbow trout in the nearby Feather River within walking distance, and campers consistently praise the peaceful, low-traffic setting with recent upgrades that maintain its classic charm.
Wildlife alert: Northern Pacific Rattlesnake, Western Fence Lizard, Pacific Gopher Snake, American Beaver, Miller's Myotis, Douglas' Squirrel, California Gull, Tree Swallow, Western Tanager, Black-headed Grosbeak
Insider tips for North Fork Campground (Plumas): Only 4 sites have electrical hookups (sites 1-4); book early as this is a federal campground River water is accessible a short walk from camp Access road is rough but worth the drive for peace and quiet
Skip North Fork Campground (Plumas) if: You need full RV hookups — most sites have no hookups and are only suitable for self-contained RVs. You require year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only. You prefer developed roads — access road is described as sketchy.
Best time to visit North Fork Campground (Plumas): May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Queen Lily Campground (Plumas) (Belden, CA), Gansner Bar Campground (Ca) (Belden, CA), Silver Lake Campground (Plumas National Forest, Ca) (Meadow Valley, CA), Hallsted (Twain, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at North Fork Campground (Plumas)
Cell signal at North Fork Campground (Plumas) (Belden, CA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
North Fork Campground is located on Highway 70 just east of the Highway 89 intersection; just east of where Spanish Creek and Indian Creek merge together to create the east branch of the North Fork Feather River. Although the campground has been recently upgraded, it still holds the charm that it did in years past. North Fork Campground offers several single-family campsites that accommodate both tent and RV camping, however hookups are available.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryOnly 4 sites have electrical hookups (sites 1-4); book early as this is a federal campground
River water is accessible a short walk from camp
Access road is rough but worth the drive for peace and quiet
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Plumas National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Plumas National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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