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
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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.
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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook 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
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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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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- 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.
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