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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
Dawn D
VerifiedOctober 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 085, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
Fallen Leaf Lake...words can't describe its beauty and serenity. The lake is crystal clear, nice temperature and has the cutest minnows that swim right up to you. Bring watersocks, the lakebottom is rocky.
The campground is clean, well maintained and lots of space between campers. When we checked in at the kiosk, they reminded us about the potential for bears and to make sure to use the bear container for all food. Thankfully we didn't see any but we sure heard the coyotes at night. We weren't concerned since we know alot about coyotes and they kept their distance. We were lucky enough to spot one of these beautiful and majestic creatures the morning of our departure.
This place will be our go-to location where we can relax, enjoy nature and admire the beauty it has to offer.
Dawn D
VerifiedOctober 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 085, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
Fallen Leaf Lake...words can't describe its beauty and serenity. The lake is crystal clear, nice temperature and has the cutest minnows that swim right up to you. Bring watersocks, the lakebottom is rocky.
The campground is clean, well maintained and lots of space between campers. When we checked in at the kiosk, they reminded us about the potential for bears and to make sure to use the bear container for all food. Thankfully we didn't see any but we sure heard the coyotes at night. We weren't concerned since we know alot about coyotes and they kept their distance. We were lucky enough to spot one of these beautiful and majestic creatures the morning of our departure.
This place will be our go-to location where we can relax, enjoy nature and admire the beauty it has to offer.
jake f
VerifiedOctober 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 070, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
Campground is nice. Wildlife is OUT OF CONTROL. Bears & coyotes rampant. What's next year, crocodiles? Do better at managing this problem. Such a shame. My family did NOT have a pleasant stay because we were looking over our shoulder the whole time for bears. And yes, 2 came into our campground, 5 feet away from me in the pitch black of night. Not an enjoyable or pleasant feeling. The way your host described them as "12 fluffy bunnies" or whatever she says is ridiculous, and illuminates the problem -- that is you treat them like revered pets instead of wild animals. Oh well I guess thats the California attitude about everything.
Steven R
VerifiedOctober 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 146, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
Fantastic staff!
jake f
VerifiedOctober 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 070, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
Campground is nice. Wildlife is OUT OF CONTROL. Bears & coyotes rampant. What's next year, crocodiles? Do better at managing this problem. Such a shame. My family did NOT have a pleasant stay because we were looking over our shoulder the whole time for bears. And yes, 2 came into our campground, 5 feet away from me in the pitch black of night. Not an enjoyable or pleasant feeling. The way your host described them as "12 fluffy bunnies" or whatever she says is ridiculous, and illuminates the problem -- that is you treat them like revered pets instead of wild animals. Oh well I guess thats the California attitude about everything.
Steven R
VerifiedOctober 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 146, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
Fantastic staff!
Debra T
VerifiedSeptember 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 074, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
The campsites are really large, almost every one was what might be considered a group campsite at many smaller campgrounds. Fees were higher compared to other campgrounds. We had a very nervous night of sleep being one of the few tents around and a bear going in/out of our site during the night. On the plus side minus the bear it was very quiet!
Paul F
VerifiedSeptember 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
We had a great welcome on our arrival and advised about all the facilities on site plus the prospect of an amazing subset over yhe lake! Showrrs were great, clean and hot water for just $1.
Debra T
VerifiedSeptember 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 074, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
The campsites are really large, almost every one was what might be considered a group campsite at many smaller campgrounds. Fees were higher compared to other campgrounds. We had a very nervous night of sleep being one of the few tents around and a bear going in/out of our site during the night. On the plus side minus the bear it was very quiet!
Paul F
VerifiedSeptember 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
We had a great welcome on our arrival and advised about all the facilities on site plus the prospect of an amazing subset over yhe lake! Showrrs were great, clean and hot water for just $1.
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