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GeneralPlease Note: One RV with tow vehicle per single site or one vehicle per tent site. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicles will be charged a per night fee that is collected at the campground.
About Fallen Leaf Campground
Number of accommodations: 193
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Water and Hygiene
- Restrooms
- Showers
Cooking and Fire
- Campfire Ring
Parking and Transport
- Parking
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (1052)
What Guests Are Saying
Fallen Leaf Campground is praised for its stunning location near Fallen Leaf Lake and Taylor Creek, spacious and clean sites, and friendly staff. Campers enjoyed the quiet atmosphere, wildlife sightings, and beautiful stargazing opportunities. While some noted issues with noise and bear encounters, the overall experience was positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Fallen Leaf Campground is praised for its stunning location near Fallen Leaf Lake and Taylor Creek, spacious and clean sites, and friendly staff. Campers enjoyed the quiet atmosphere, wildlife sightings, and beautiful stargazing opportunities. While some noted issues with noise and bear encounters, the overall experience was positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
Review Summary
Stephen M
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 103, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
We absolutely love coming to Fallen Leaf Lake! We've been coming here for over 30 years. There's plenty of things to do....hiking, kayaking, cycling etc. It's also just a stones throw from Lake Tahoe's Baldwin Beach, Camp Richardson and Pope Beach and plenty of other areas for activities! There are occasional visits from the local bears coming through the campground but as long as you exercise bear safety rules there's not much to worry about. We did have a few bears come through our campsite but they didn't bother us....just looking for food. I did have one close encounter with a mama bear and two cubs but I just waved my arms and talked to them they just wandered off with no incidents. We'll definitely be coming back again!
Cynthia W
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 077, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
I love this campground. It is kept so clean. I'm very disappointed that the doggie poop bags have been taken away. I picked up a GIANT POOP on the beach which was not from my dog. Also, PLEASE put liquid soap in the bathrooms. Over 200 campsites at $41 a night I think you can afford it. Again, I love this campground but these issues need to be addressed. Thank you!
Stephen M
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 076, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
Clean site and restrooms. Quiet and peaceful
Willie C
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
There were several bears terrorizing the campground. People were honking car horns and air horns to try to scare the bears away. Judging by how the bears are so dgaf, the bears are probably deaf at this point.
Stephen M
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 076, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
Clean site and restrooms. Quiet and peaceful
Willie C
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
There were several bears terrorizing the campground. People were honking car horns and air horns to try to scare the bears away. Judging by how the bears are so dgaf, the bears are probably deaf at this point.
Tom A
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 066, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
Our Family has been going to Fallen Leaf Campground for decades and it has just gotten better and better. The facilities, grounds upkeep, and especially the host’s and hostesses are dedicated, helpful, hard working, and committed to making our experience a joy! This year, however, there was a problem with showers working. The reservation system is challenging for those of us who are technologically challenged. It was easier when we could talk with a person. All and All we are most grateful!
As a side note the road from the highway to the campground is the worst! And it would be most helpful to have cell phone coverage and wi Fi.
Tom A
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 066, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
Our Family has been going to Fallen Leaf Campground for decades and it has just gotten better and better. The facilities, grounds upkeep, and especially the host’s and hostesses are dedicated, helpful, hard working, and committed to making our experience a joy! This year, however, there was a problem with showers working. The reservation system is challenging for those of us who are technologically challenged. It was easier when we could talk with a person. All and All we are most grateful!
As a side note the road from the highway to the campground is the worst! And it would be most helpful to have cell phone coverage and wi Fi.
Alba P
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 154, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
Great campground. Well maintained bathrooms. Very spacious sites. During my stays there was a lot of people with the associated noise.
catherine c
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
Overall campground is great; well-maintained bathrooms and showers. It's huge - be prepared for lots of people, dogs on leashes and all the sounds and smells accordingly. Was constantly smokey due to someone always burning fires. Not many sites are near the lake so will end up walking about 20 minutes each way depending on your location. Didn't see any bears but heard others who did while we were there.
Location Fallen Leaf Campground
Address:
2165 Fallen Leaf Road
South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150
United States
Fallen Leaf Campground is accessible via US Highway 50, which is approximately 10 miles to the north. This highway connects to major routes leading to South Lake Tahoe and surrounding areas.
Latitude & Longitude: 38.9264 / -120.047
Elevation: 1931 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check out time
12PM
General
- Please Note: One vehicle per single site. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicles will be charged a per night fee and collected at the campground. Yurt fee includes one vehicle.
- All campers must register at the campground entrance kiosk. Using the pre-check in will require you to check in with the campground office upon arrival.
- Reservation holders must be present at check-in
- Forest Order No. 19-15-01: Prohibits camping for a combined total of no more than 14 days during a calendar year (January-December), forest-wide. Visitors may book campsites annually but the maximum stay may not exceed a total of 14 days each calendar year (January-December).
- No cooking is permitted inside yurts. Smoking in yurts is prohibited.Yurt rentals do offer electricity for the provided electric light and space heater. There are no additional electric plug-ins.
- Pets are allowed at all tent and RV sites (a maximum of two pets per site); pets are not permitted in Yurts. No pets on the Beach.
- The campground is available by reservation only; first-come, first-served sites are not available.
- Maximum of six people per site and 1 RV per site.
- Transport or introduction of aquatic invasive species is illegal. Please keep boats clean, drained and dry, and dispose of any debris away from all water sources.Click here for more information.
- Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. For current fire conditions or weather closures click here for further information Fire Restriction
- Reserved Sites will be held until the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests.
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
- Click here for more information about Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit.
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralPlease Note: One RV with tow vehicle per single site or one vehicle per tent site. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicles will be charged a per night fee that is collected at the campground.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026