Tunnel Mills Ii

Tahoe National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: Camptonville, CA, CA

Price: From $99 per night

Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (3 reviews)

Season: May through October

Tunnel Mills Group Campground is located along the East Fork of the North Fork of the North Fork American River in the Tahoe National Forest. It can be accessed off of Interstate 80, at the Emigrant Gap exit. Visitors enjoy fishing, hiking and hunting in this scenic area.The campground offers two group sites that can accommodate up to 30 people and six vehicles each.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/tunnel-mills-ii to be notified when sites open up.

Tunnel Mills II offers scenic riverside camping along the East Fork of the North Fork American River in Tahoe National Forest with excellent rainbow trout fishing and access to hiking and OHV trails. Google reviews rate it 5/5 stars.

Wildlife alert: Mule Deer, Western Bobcat, American Dipper, Peregrine Falcon, Mountain Chickadee, American Robin, Southern Alligator Lizard, Sierra Garter Snake, and Mountain Garter Snake are documented in the area.

Insider tips for Tunnel Mills Ii: Book early as this is a popular federal campground Only 2 group sites available, so advance reservations are essential Bring a self-contained RV as no hookups are available

Skip Tunnel Mills Ii if: You need RV hookups - none are available at this campground. You want to camp outside May through October - seasonal operations only. You prefer larger campgrounds - only 2 sites total.

Best time to visit Tunnel Mills Ii: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: North Fork (Ca) (Camptonville, CA), Indian Springs (Nevada City, CA), Big Bend Group (Yuba River) (Nevada City, CA), Skillman (Nevada City, CA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Tunnel Mills Ii

Cell signal at Tunnel Mills Ii (Camptonville, 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.

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Camptonville, CA, CA★ 4.3 (3 reviews)From $99/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Tunnel Mills Group Campground is located along the East Fork of the North Fork of the North Fork American River in the Tahoe National Forest. It can be accessed off of Interstate 80, at the Emigrant Gap exit. Visitors enjoy fishing, hiking and hunting in this scenic area.The campground offers two group sites that can accommodate up to 30 people and six vehicles each.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV30 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ToiletsVault toilets
PetsAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsFishing
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups - none are available at this campground✕ You want to camp outside May through October - seasonal operations only✕ You prefer larger campgrounds - only 2 sites total

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a popular federal campground

Only 2 group sites available, so advance reservations are essential

Bring a self-contained RV as no hookups are available

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Mule Deer, Western Bobcat, American Dipper, Peregrine Falcon, Mountain Chickadee, American Robin, Southern Alligator Lizard, Sierra Garter Snake, and Mountain Garter Snake are documented in the area.

Location

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530-265-4531· Tahoe National Forest
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 8 miles and turn right into the campground.

Campground entrance

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Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Tahoe National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Tahoe National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Tunnel Mills Ii cost per night?+
Tunnel Mills Ii costs $99 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Tunnel Mills Ii open?+
Tunnel Mills Ii is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Tunnel Mills Ii have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Tunnel Mills Ii?+
Tunnel Mills Ii can accommodate RVs up to 30 feet.
How do I make reservations at Tunnel Mills Ii?+
Tunnel Mills Ii is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Tunnel Mills Ii?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Tunnel Mills Ii is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Tunnel Mills Ii open, and what are check-in times?+
Tunnel Mills Ii is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$99 /night★ 4.3 (3)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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