North Fork Campground in CA -- Campground & RV Camping

Bordered by the North Fork of the Smith River, this campground features steep, rocky terrain with sparse vegetation affected by serpentine soil and the 2002 Biscuit Fire. Situated in the North Fork Smith River botanical area, it harbors rare plants like western azaleas and blue brodiaeas. River access is located a quarter-mile west at Brown's Flat, featuring a cobbled shoreline, sand patch, and cold swimming pools. The site is a launch point for rafting the Wild North Fork and exploring local 4x4 jeep trails.

Getting there: It is a 2-hour drive over rocky gravel roads to reach the campground. High clearance is not required but large motorhomes are not advised.From the Visitor Center travel west on Highway 199 for 2.6 miles; turn right onto Forest Road 17N49 and travel 7.7 miles; turn right onto County Road 305 (Low Divide Road) and travel east 15 miles to Forest Road 18N28 which is just past the North Fork Bridge. Follow 18N28 to the Campground.The campground can also be accessed off of Highway 197 (North Bank Road) via County Road 305 (Low Divide Road) or from Highway 101 near the town of Smith River via County Road 308 (Rowdy Creek Road).

• Moderately separated here.
• Pine Flat Mountain stands 1,746 ft above the map pin, 1.8 miles southwest.
• North Fork Smith River runs 0.1 mi off.

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