Campground Details - TUNNEL MILLS II, CA - ReserveAmerica

Overview

Tunnel Mills Group Campground is located near the East Fork American River in the Tahoe National Forest. It can be accessed just off of Interstate 80, at the Emigrant Gap exit. Visitors enjoy fishing, hiking and hunting in this scenic area.

Natural Features:

The campground is near the creek-sized East Fork American River, in a remote location of north central California. A forest of cedar, pine and fir trees shades the campground.

Recreation:

Rainbow trout fishing is a popular activity on the river. Hiking trails and hunting opportunities are found in the surrounding area.

Facilities:

The campground offers two group sites that can accommodate up to 30 people and six vehicles each. Site 1 is for tent and RV camping, while site 2 is designated for tent camping only. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are vault toilets.

Activities and Amenities

Within Facility
Biking Birding Campfire Rings Firewood Vendor Fishing Group Camping Hiking Hunting	Parking Area RV sites River Access Tables Tent sites Trailheads Trash Collection Vault Toilets

Know Before You Go

Water taken from the creek must be purified before drinking; drinking water is available at the North Fork Campground, a mile north
Call (650) 322-1181 for off-season information
This facility is operated by Tahoe Recreation, doing business as California Land Management and comments are welcome; forms are available from campground hosts or online
Click here for more information on the Tahoe National Forest

Getting There:

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
39.25278, -120.65167
39°15'10"N, 120°39'6"W

From Interstate 80 West, take exit 158B to Laing Road, and from Interstate 80 East, take Exit 158 to Emigrant Gap Road. Turn south on Emigrant Gap Road and continue less than a mile, to where the road turns into Texas Hill Road. Follow the road for approximately 7 miles, using caution, as it is narrow. Proceed to the campground.