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
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
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.
Klaus S
VerifiedAugust 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 139, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
The site was a good location, although a bit rocky when walking between the car and picnic table. I think someone had dragged the picnic table over to the fire pit to use it as seating, but it was too heavy for us to drag away, so we had to keep on lookout to make sure the campfire didn't set our picnic tablecloth on fire. The location (site 139) is good; close to the restrooms but not right next-door to them (site 138) where you are annoyed by the users and spotlight all night. We didn't see any bears but had to stand on guard whenever other sites started hollering, in case they were chased into our camp. This was only the first night. The second night was pretty quiet.
The showers could be cleaner. They should be scrubbed out every day, but they are growing that pink mildew/mold around the base. I think they are missing a few spots. I wish there was a shelf inside the showers to place your stuff, but it's just you and 4 walls unless you use the handicap shower. I had to hook a plastic bag on the corner of the shower door and work out of that. The showers are decently warm. If you want a warmer shower, try flushing the toilet.
The showers token are $1 and you get 3 minutes of water. I only needed 2. If I conditioned my hair, I'd need a 3rd for a 2nd rinse.
The road into camp is a disgraceful potholed mess. You have to be very careful, or it will eat your tires. If they pull in an average of $33/day/200 campsites or $6,600/day, you'd think they could afford a bag of Quikrete or asphalt or something. But they simply can't be bothered.
Janelle B
VerifiedAugust 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 089, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
Always an amazing time, especially since we got a campsite near the lake this time! We’ll be back!
Anna S
VerifiedAugust 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 099, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
It’s a very clean place and all the employees are very welcoming.
Dennis S
VerifiedAugust 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 134, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
Nice spacious camp ground. Has flush toilets and running water.
Samuel H
VerifiedAugust 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 100, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
Beautiful campsite, clean facilities, friendly and helpful staff. We can highly recommend this campground.
Janelle B
VerifiedAugust 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 089, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
Always an amazing time, especially since we got a campsite near the lake this time! We’ll be back!
Anna S
VerifiedAugust 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 099, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
It’s a very clean place and all the employees are very welcoming.
Dennis S
VerifiedAugust 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 134, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
Nice spacious camp ground. Has flush toilets and running water.
Samuel H
VerifiedAugust 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 100, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
Beautiful campsite, clean facilities, friendly and helpful staff. We can highly recommend this campground.
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