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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
Scott V
VerifiedJune 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 136, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
Unfortunate that the camp store was closed the first two days of our 3 day trip, but that's the breaks. Super kind and accommodating camp host who delivered firewood to us when it was too late in the day (returning from Tahoe activities) to buy it at the kiosk. Campsites were clean, well spaced and reasonably private. Would be awesome if the bear lockers were less clanky noisy - I felt bad disturbing the peace for late night toothbrushing/bathroom trip. Heard a bear walking through our tent camp but we followed all the bear rules, and nothing there for him, he just passed through. Overall a great experience, our first time at this camp.
Anne E
VerifiedJune 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 127, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
We’ve tent camped for many years. This was our first time at Fallen Leaf Lake. It is now our #1 camping spot!! Loved the easy accessibility to bike trails and hiking. Campsites were large and allowed plenty of space to spread out. We will be back!!!
Kelley H
VerifiedJune 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 112, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
I've been going to this campground for many years and have always had a very nice experience. Unfortunately, this past time I had to camp next to some young 20 something year old campers that were pretty inconsiderate and partied with loud talking and laughing until 1:30 am. When I found out they extended their stay another night, I had to go to the camp host and asked to be moved. The host was very gracious and understanding explaining that I was not the first to complain about those campers. He put me in an emergency site away from the campers and then talked to them reminding them of the quiet hours. My second night there was much more peaceful and quiet and I appreciate the help of the host. Overall, it's a beautiful campground, clean and usually very quiet.
Ivan B
VerifiedJune 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 150, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
Spacious campsites with plenty of bathrooms around and token operated shower.
Laura M
VerifiedJune 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 150, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
We have been coming to Fallen Leaf Lake for years and finally camped for the first time. It was incredible with close proximity to the lake, walking distance to Camp Richardson and Lake Tahoe. Great place if you love hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing, etc. The campsites are large with plenty of space from other camp sites. We're excited to come back in the fall to see the Aspen trees turn their beautiful colors.
Laura S
VerifiedJune 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
Site #36 is across from the camp hosts (or contracted staff?) and restroom facilities. There isn’t much privacy, but the site vehicle area is very big. Bear container, table, fire ring all provided. Campground has amenities and small store if you need anything. No bear sightings.
Jeanne H
VerifiedJune 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 105, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
Fallen Leaf never disappoints. This is such a beautiful campground, and this site backs up to a beautiful green meadow. The campground hosts are great, and work very hard to keep the campground clean and orderly. The camp store has everything you need from a few basic groceries, to a nice selection of souveniers. Showers are available for tokens. Token machine takes $1, $5, and $10 bills. The bears are very active, so be sure to use the bear box. Cell service is very spotty. Highly recommend this campground.
Marceline T
VerifiedJune 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 194, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
Wonderful campground. Very big but campsites are widely spaced.
Ira P
VerifiedJune 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 104, Loop: Yurts
Since this was off season, first week in June, there were no crowds, facilities were very clean and staff was very attentive.
Ro M
VerifiedJune 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 114, Loop: Yurts
Clean, roomie, has a space heater and electricity. Great place to camp if you want an easy site setup. 1 full sized bed bunked with a twin bed above and a couch that probably folds out (we kept it in couch mode. There was a table and a chair and lamp as well. Sky light was a plus for light and stars at night. Camp site was clean, restrooms clean and accessible, you’ll need to bring soap for hand washing. Water is a short walk away and drinkable. Staff was pleasant and informative. If you haven’t, then, You should. Happy Camping!
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 5, 2026