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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
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (436)
What Guests Are Saying
Fallen Leaf Campground offers a stunning location near Fallen Leaf Lake, spacious and clean sites, and friendly staff, making it a favorite among campers. Many guests appreciate the well-maintained facilities and the peaceful atmosphere, ideal for enjoying nature and wildlife. While there are occasional noise issues from neighbors and some challenges with amenities like showers and dump stations, the overall experience is positive, with many visitors eager to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Fallen Leaf Campground offers a stunning location near Fallen Leaf Lake, spacious and clean sites, and friendly staff, making it a favorite among campers. Many guests appreciate the well-maintained facilities and the peaceful atmosphere, ideal for enjoying nature and wildlife. While there are occasional noise issues from neighbors and some challenges with amenities like showers and dump stations, the overall experience is positive, with many visitors eager to return.
Review Summary
Richard B
VerifiedAugust 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
Overall, our camping experience was amazing. The campground is one of the best we have stayed at, and the campground hosts for the most part are very kind and attentive. We love all the trees, hikes, lakes and even the BEARS. Now the way others handle the bears, not so much. But we've always camped where the bears are active, so we've learned to just be on our toes when we're cooking or have food out of the lockers. The experience the bears bring is exciting. To see nature up close, and just observe how these massive wild animals live bring out a whole new experience to the great outdoors.
Rick B
VerifiedAugust 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
Overall, our camping experience was amazing. The campground is one of the best we have stayed at, and the campground hosts for the most part are very kind and attentive. We love all the trees, hikes, lakes and even the BEARS. Now the way others handle the bears, not so much. But we've always camped where the bears are active, so we've learned to just be on our toes when we're cooking or have food out of the lockers. The experience the bears bring is exciting. To see nature up close, and just observe how these massive wild animals live bring out a whole new experience to the great outdoors.
vitaliy y
VerifiedAugust 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 105, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
One of my favorite camping destinations. Clean, spacious, nearby lakes, many hikes to explore. Will be back again.
Peter and Caroline B
VerifiedAugust 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 191, Loop: Yurts
The bears and the coyotes were very much part of the experience.We loved it!
Pat P
VerifiedAugust 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 159, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
Be bear knowledgeable. The bears sniffed around our campground about 3 or 4 times, but weren't interested in humans. The bears only wanted whatever food we may have left on the picnic table or if there was food in our gear.
Tim W
VerifiedAugust 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
Good site - #57 - right beside water spigot and near bathrooms. Not very shady until late afternoon. Great campground! Ice and firewood in good supply. Showers work well ($1 = 1 token = 3 minutes). Great location not only for Fallen Leaf Lake but also striking distance via walking/biking to Camp Richardson and South Lake Tahoe/Stateline.
Pratyush S
VerifiedAugust 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 157, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
Site was very clean and cozy. Toilets are also very clean.
Bears are highly active in the campground. We woke up to one growling right outside the tent.
Vinay D
VerifiedAugust 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
The host was unbelievably great- really enjoyed a lot. The camp spot was great, weather was perfect in 2nd week of August. And the highlight was yes, we did end up seeing a bear. Kids loved it. Overall great exp and hopefully I can get a spot next year.
Peter and Caroline B
VerifiedAugust 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 191, Loop: Yurts
Fallen Leaf Lake never disappoints.Except if you have the big noisy RV's next to your campsite.This time we were lucky that they were not close.We were surrounded by "tent people."What a delight.
Mike D
VerifiedAugust 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
Fallen Leaf campground is our favorite place! We have been coming since 1992 and will continue until we can’t do it anymore.
Location Fallen Leaf Campground
Address:
2165 Fallen Leaf Road
South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150
United States
Latitude & Longitude: 38.9264 / -120.047
Elevation: 1931 feet
Policies & Rules
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| 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. |
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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. |
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Reservation holders must be present at check-in |
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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). |
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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. |
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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. |
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The campground is available by reservation only; first-come, first-served sites are not available. |
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Maximum of six people per site and 1 RV per site. |
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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. |
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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 |
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Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (NOON) 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. |
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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. |
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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.
