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.
About Fallen Leaf Campground
Available sites
193 total sitesSeasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Site Setup and Access
- ADA Accessible
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Restrooms
- Showers
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- BBQ
- Fire Pit
- Campfire Ring
Parking and Transport
- Parking
On Site Services
- Fish Cleaning Station
Water Access
- Boat Ramp / Launch
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (1350)
What Guests Are Saying
Fallen Leaf Campground offers beautiful, well-maintained sites with clean bathrooms and a friendly atmosphere, making it a popular choice among campers. The location provides easy access to Fallen Leaf Lake and surrounding trails, contributing to a positive camping experience. However, some reviews mention issues with specific camp hosts displaying unfriendly behavior and the campground becoming crowded at peak times.
What Guests Are Saying
Fallen Leaf Campground offers beautiful, well-maintained sites with clean bathrooms and a friendly atmosphere, making it a popular choice among campers. The location provides easy access to Fallen Leaf Lake and surrounding trails, contributing to a positive camping experience. However, some reviews mention issues with specific camp hosts displaying unfriendly behavior and the campground becoming crowded at peak times.
Review Summary
David S
VerifiedOctober 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 202, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
This is absolutely a great campground.... with one exception.
The good - Very clean, well maintained sites, bathrooms, etc. Location is excellent with easy access to lakes, bike paths, hiking etc.
Exception: If you have a strong fear of bears I would not camp here. The bear situation is as bad as I have seen and I fear will eventually end poorly for people or the bears. There are at least 1-2 bears that are completely acclimated to people and go campsite to campsite in broad daylight looking for anything not locked in the bear cabinet. They will do this even if you are physically present at your campsite and are not scared off by noise. If you are cooking/eating you need to be ready to rapidly put all your food inside your bear cabinet as soon as you become aware that a bear is on the move (usually indicated by other campers using noisemakers or setting off their car alarms - which doesn't work). Then just wait for them to move on. I had one come into my campsite and paw at my bear box when I was only 25 ft away setting up my tent.
David S
VerifiedOctober 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 202, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
This is absolutely a great campground.... with one exception.
The good - Very clean, well maintained sites, bathrooms, etc. Location is excellent with easy access to lakes, bike paths, hiking etc.
Exception: If you have a strong fear of bears I would not camp here. The bear situation is as bad as I have seen and I fear will eventually end poorly for people or the bears. There are at least 1-2 bears that are completely acclimated to people and go campsite to campsite in broad daylight looking for anything not locked in the bear cabinet. They will do this even if you are physically present at your campsite and are not scared off by noise. If you are cooking/eating you need to be ready to rapidly put all your food inside your bear cabinet as soon as you become aware that a bear is on the move (usually indicated by other campers using noisemakers or setting off their car alarms - which doesn't work). Then just wait for them to move on. I had one come into my campsite and paw at my bear box when I was only 25 ft away setting up my tent.
Steve G
VerifiedOctober 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 180, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
The campsites are large so you don't feel crowded. Beautiful lake and stream. Just a great stay
Steve G
VerifiedOctober 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 180, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
The campsites are large so you don't feel crowded. Beautiful lake and stream. Just a great stay
Jim H
VerifiedOctober 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 164, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
We really enjoyed our stay. The staff were always extremely friendly and helpful. We loved the space between campsites and that campers were not on top of each other. The location was centrally located to South Lake sights and not to far from town. Will definitely stay heard again.
Gary H
VerifiedOctober 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 136, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
Beautiful time of year. Friendly hosts. Great experience.
Jim H
VerifiedOctober 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 164, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
We really enjoyed our stay. The staff were always extremely friendly and helpful. We loved the space between campsites and that campers were not on top of each other. The location was centrally located to South Lake sights and not to far from town. Will definitely stay heard again.
Gary H
VerifiedOctober 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 136, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
Beautiful time of year. Friendly hosts. Great experience.
Marc L
VerifiedOctober 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 133A, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
Camp was clean. showers were good. Plenty of room in camp space.
Marc L
VerifiedOctober 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 133A, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
Camp was clean. showers were good. Plenty of room in camp space.
Location & Directions for Fallen Leaf Campground
2165 Fallen Leaf Road, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 United States
Elevation: 1,931 ft
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.
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: October 22, 2026