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Fallen Leaf Campground

2165 Fallen Leaf Road, South Lake Tahoe, California, United States

Warning

General

Please 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.

Fallen Leaf Lake at the base of Mount Tallac
Example of a campsite
Fallen Leaf Lake at the base of Mount Tallac
Example of a yurt campsite
Example of a pull thru campsite

Featured amenities

Parking
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About Fallen Leaf Campground

Fallen Leaf Campground is situated on the north shore of Fallen Leaf Lake and adjacent to Taylor Creek. The south shore of Lake Tahoe is less than a mile away. The campground features 206 sites that include six yurts and standard tent and RV sites. The campground is typically open from mid-May through mid-October. Fallen Leaf Lake is less crowded and not as well-known as Lake Tahoe, making this a great base camp for exploring the many sights and recreational activities in the area. It's a popular campground and tends to fill quickly.

Number of accommodations: 193

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Currently open - May 22 to Oct 12

Campground Amenities

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Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

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  • Showers
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

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Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

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Pets and Policies

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Reviews (1052)

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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

4.5
1052 reviews
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Nina M

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September 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND

5

The staff was helpful
and friendly

Nina M

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September 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND

5

The staff was helpful
and friendly

Pharath T

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September 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 144, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND

5

Love this place, so clean and neat, very friendly staff!

Pharath T

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September 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 144, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND

5

Love this place, so clean and neat, very friendly staff!

Rosanne P

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September 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 165, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND

5

Staff is always friendly and helpful and bathrooms and showers are clean.

Ryan S

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September 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 141, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND

2

The campground is clean and in good condition, but the management made it difficult to relax. When I first arrived, my assigned site still had tents left behind by the previous campers. I circled back to let the hosts know, and instead of resolving it, they told me to park my trailer there anyway and, if the campers returned, to tell them they were supposed to be out by noon. It felt like they shifted the problem onto me instead of handling it themselves.

Throughout my three-day stay, the hosts were constantly patrolling the campground on golf carts. At one point, they drove past my site seven times in twenty minutes. It never felt peaceful because they were always circling, looking for reasons to stop. Since there are multiple hosts who don’t seem to coordinate, I was questioned repeatedly about the same things. A friend of mine with car trouble arrived late at night, and by 7:30 the next morning several hosts had already shown up separately to ask about him and check whether his car was fully on the pavement.

The location itself is fine, but the overbearing and uncoordinated behavior of the hosts overshadowed the positives. Instead of feeling welcomed, it often felt like we were being watched and corrected. While the grounds are well kept, the experience wasn’t enjoyable, and I don’t plan to return.

Linda T

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September 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 131, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND

5

Beautiful campground

Rosanne P

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September 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 165, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND

5

Staff is always friendly and helpful and bathrooms and showers are clean.

Ryan S

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September 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 141, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND

2

The campground is clean and in good condition, but the management made it difficult to relax. When I first arrived, my assigned site still had tents left behind by the previous campers. I circled back to let the hosts know, and instead of resolving it, they told me to park my trailer there anyway and, if the campers returned, to tell them they were supposed to be out by noon. It felt like they shifted the problem onto me instead of handling it themselves.

Throughout my three-day stay, the hosts were constantly patrolling the campground on golf carts. At one point, they drove past my site seven times in twenty minutes. It never felt peaceful because they were always circling, looking for reasons to stop. Since there are multiple hosts who don’t seem to coordinate, I was questioned repeatedly about the same things. A friend of mine with car trouble arrived late at night, and by 7:30 the next morning several hosts had already shown up separately to ask about him and check whether his car was fully on the pavement.

The location itself is fine, but the overbearing and uncoordinated behavior of the hosts overshadowed the positives. Instead of feeling welcomed, it often felt like we were being watched and corrected. While the grounds are well kept, the experience wasn’t enjoyable, and I don’t plan to return.

Linda T

Verified

September 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 131, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND

5

Beautiful campground

Location Fallen Leaf Campground

Address:
2165 Fallen Leaf Road
South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150
United States

Highway access

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

Map of Fallen Leaf Campground location at South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States
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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

General

Please 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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Badgers Den at Camp Richardson Resort

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Badger’s Den Campground offers a unique Lake Tahoe experience with beach access and nearby amenities. It features 66 single and 18 double tent sites, each equipped with bear-proof lockers, picnic tables, and fire pits. The campground is exclusivel...

3.9 (172)
RV Village Campground at Camp Richardson Resort
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RV Village Campground at Camp Richardson Resort

South Lake Tahoe, CA

RV Village at Camp Richardson Resort offers a unique Lake Tahoe experience with beach access and convenient amenities nearby. The campground features 20 Full Hookup and 78 Water/Electric RV sites, each equipped with a picnic table and fire pit, wi...

3.8 (213)
Eagles Nest at Camp Richardson Resort
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Eagles Nest at Camp Richardson Resort

South Lake Tahoe, CA

Eagles Nest Campground at Camp Richardson Resort offers a unique Lake Tahoe experience with beach access and nearby amenities. It features 25 double and 6 triple tent sites, each equipped with bear-proof food lockers, picnic tables, and fire pits....

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Nearby destinations

South Lake Tahoe
Stateline
Zephyr Cove

Last updated: June 4, 2026

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