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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
Briseida H
VerifiedJuly 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
I loved this campground so much. We stayed on site 043 on June 25 and 26 only for 2 nights because that's what was available, and I see why. Our site was perfect, right in the middle of the campground. I felt more comfortable and safer because we were staying in a tent. We got to see a bear on the second night and in the morning before leaving we saw another bear; it was an amazing experience for me and my family. There's a lake really close the "Fallen leaf lake", so beautiful, and the staff was really nice and helpful since we got there. We would love to come back there in the future!
Matthew M
VerifiedJuly 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 120, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
Normally my favorite place to camp. I brought my 3 year old daughter and my 5 year old son out for a couple nights. First night we didn’t have a fire just saved the wood for the next night. We finally start a fire at 6:00pm for s’mores that my kids have been excited about for weeks. All the sudden without warning Fred throws water on our campfire. I told him he has no permission to be here and I didn’t give him permission to do that at which point he accused me of threatening him and called the sheriff. I have all this on video. The sheriff actually came and I had to spend time talking to them instead of spending it with my family. Fred should be fired. He has no business being around people and acting like that around children. It traumatized my kids they were crying and they keep talking about the incident. Asking why that bad man did that?!
eric o
VerifiedJuly 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 136, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
We always love camping here and always create wonderful memories as a family being at Fallen leaf Lake Campground
laura H
VerifiedJune 30, 2024 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
Site 20 has a significant slant making it difficult to level; surprised it is not tent only site. There was a divet /hole beside the picnic table waiting to sprain an ankle as well as numerous random rocks we had to collect to avoid the same fate. Table gives booty splinters any time you pivot. Tree doesn’t allow for awning to retract more than a few feet. Site was terribly full of mosquitoes (yes, I know. Nature.) but to the point where we couldn’t be outside to enjoy a campfire during the entire day, so come prepared. Site was in need of a good raking. A bear visit almost every night. No damage, no issues- just sharing for awareness.
Victoria N
VerifiedJune 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
Loved this spot, spacious, clean, bear box. Gorgeous campground -- photos don't do it justice. Bathrooms close by and well-maintained/clean. Water spigots just a short walk from the space.
Victoria N
VerifiedJune 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
Gorgeous campground, photos don't do it justice. This campsite space was terrible. Large slope down from the parking spot, the only flat spot for tent was RIGHT next to the bear box and pretty much amongst the brush. Ended up pitching tent on the opposite side of the car between some trees. Luckily my tent was small so it fit -- anything bigger than a 2-person tent would have to go on the pavement in the driveway.
Robert B
VerifiedJune 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
They have a dump station but it’s not listed on the website
Brad W
VerifiedJune 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 158, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
One of the nicest campgrounds we have stayed at! Everything was top notch! Highly recommend!!!!
Spencer L
VerifiedJune 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 137, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
Incredible campground! Bring a bike, the roads/trails are so fun to ride. Fallen leaf lake is to die for. Can’t wait to come back again soon!
Sarah T
VerifiedJune 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 095, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
Beautiful campground near a beautiful lake. It is very windy by the lake so bring layers. Bears are very active, be responsible with your food and smelly gear. We camped by the meadow and in retrospect we should have picked a site closer to a bathroom because going far at night with bears active was scary.
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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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.