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Tunnel Mills

Campground · National forest in Placer County, California.

2Campsites
3.1 miTo Lake Putt
30 ftLongest RV site

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Managed byUSDA Forest Service (Tahoe National Forest)
Campsites2
Site types1 group tent only area no electric, 1 group standard, no electric
Longest RV/trailer site30 ft
Tent sitesYes
Dogs allowedYes
Phone(530) 265-4531
ReservationsRecreation.gov

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About Tunnel Mills

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. Recreation Rainbow trout fishing is a popular activity on the river. Hiking and OHV 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.

Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.

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Tunnel Mills is in Placer County.

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Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.