Fallen Leaf Campground: Near South Lake Tahoe California

A BEAUTIFUL LAKESIDE CAMPGROUND

After a couple of nights at less than ideal campsites, we finally landed on a gem! The Fallen Leaf Campground is far from busy roads, has access to bike trails and sits right between Fallen Leaf Lake and Lake Tahoe. It’s nestled among towering native pine, cedar, fir and aspen trees. With 206 campsites that include six yurts and both tent and RV accommodations, you would think everybody would be jam packed right next to each other, but no!

Walking The Campground

Our site was super level, had a nice picnic table, bear box and fire pit. We went for a walk around the entire campground and were amazed at how spread out it was. We counted four different camp host trailers to give you an idea of the size. Some sites are definitely better than others, but most seemed pretty top notch. It’s a short walk to Fallen Leaf Lake from most sites.

The image above was taken as we walked out to the lake. There is a very large clearing with nicely positions logs for sitting as you enjoy the lake and surrounding mountains. The surrounding mountain peaks include Cathedral Peak (8,200 feet) and Mount Tallac (9,735 feet).

The water was brisk, but swimming is allowed. While we were floating around in our raft, we noticed quite a few people on paddle boards and a couple of ski boats pulling skiers behind them. This is a very popular campsite so I would suggest booking early. We will definitely be back!

Open Season

May through October

Amenities And More

Ample bathrooms with flushing toilets and sink (no soap or paper towels).
Private showers (Tokens $1 per minute).
5-15 minute walk to Fallen Leaf lake.
Paved biking trails.
30-40 minute walk to Lake Tahoe.
General store.
Open mid May through mid October.
Some sites are along Taylor Creek where you can hear the water flowing.
RV dump station and water fill ($10 fee). (Gray Tank Cap Review)
Very level paved parking aprons. (Leveling Blocks Review)
Nicely spaced water spigots.
Pets are allowed at all tent and RV sites (a maximum of two pets per site); pets not permitted at yurts. No pets on the beach.
Sites are by reservation only.
Maximum of 6 people per site.
Most sites can accommodate an additional vehicle for an extra fee.
The trail to Lake Tahoe is by site #6, The trail to Fallen Leaf Lake is near site #84.
Be aware the RV dump station is right near sites #99, 129 and 131.
BEARS are Very active around this campground. We heard campers clanging pots and honking horns to scare them off, but we never saw one.
South Lake Tahoe is less than a 10 minute drive.
Elevation 6,200 feet / 1,890 meters.

Fees

$41 per site per day with an additional $2 for holidays.
$110 for the yurts with an additional $2 for holidays.
Check-in is 2pm with a 12pm check-out.

Additional Camping Nearby

Camp Richardson. 1 mile away.
Camp Shelly. 1.5 miles away.
Lower Eagle Point Campground. 5 miles away.

Local Things To See And Do

Emerald Bay State Park
Hike the Mount Tallac Trail.
Tahoe helicopter tours.
Tahoe boat rides.
Lower Eagle Falls.
Tallac historic site.
Take the Heavenly Ski Resort gondola.

Cell Signal

- T-Mobile – 2 bars.

Address

2165 Fallen Leaf Road, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

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