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
Sean T
VerifiedOctober 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
The camp sites were in great shape. The restrooms and showers were clean an easy to access. The rangers were friendly and very helpful from sign in to check out.
Michael S
VerifiedOctober 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 175, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
We loved how there was plenty of shade and plenty of space between sites. The host was very hospitable. They saw us looking at the showers and let us know one of the showers was not working and delivered shower tokens right to our door a short time later. The bathrooms were flush toilets and the bathrooms were very clean.
We came to mainly mtn bike and there are plenty of good trails in the area. The weather did not cooperate and was unusually cold and rainy, but we made the best of it and rode anyway knowing we had hot showers waiting g for us when we got back to camp.
I highly recommend this campground.
Sean T
VerifiedOctober 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
The camp sites were in great shape. The restrooms and showers were clean an easy to access. The rangers were friendly and very helpful from sign in to check out.
Michael S
VerifiedOctober 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 175, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
We loved how there was plenty of shade and plenty of space between sites. The host was very hospitable. They saw us looking at the showers and let us know one of the showers was not working and delivered shower tokens right to our door a short time later. The bathrooms were flush toilets and the bathrooms were very clean.
We came to mainly mtn bike and there are plenty of good trails in the area. The weather did not cooperate and was unusually cold and rainy, but we made the best of it and rode anyway knowing we had hot showers waiting g for us when we got back to camp.
I highly recommend this campground.
Doug L
VerifiedOctober 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
A wonderful campground with excellent sites. Be aware though that although the campground allows a hedge pickup dragging a 40 foot motor home, it will not allow 2 17 foot camper and to share a site. I’ve racked my brains trying to u set stand the logic but it fails me. If one respects the 6 people 2 vehicle rule what harm can there be? I’d love someone to explain it to me.
Doug L
VerifiedOctober 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
A wonderful campground with excellent sites. Be aware though that although the campground allows a hedge pickup dragging a 40 foot motor home, it will not allow 2 17 foot camper and to share a site. I’ve racked my brains trying to u set stand the logic but it fails me. If one respects the 6 people 2 vehicle rule what harm can there be? I’d love someone to explain it to me.
Gary D
VerifiedOctober 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 180, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
Excellent hosts, they are always available for information on activities and do a great job of keeping the sites tidy.
The problem of reserved and paid for sites that are unoccupied (no shows) must be addressed. It is unfair to taxpayers to have sites taken out of use by people who "just might" show up;
Teresa N
VerifiedOctober 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
Camille L
VerifiedOctober 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 077, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
Fallen Leaf Lake was gorgeous. Water like glass in the morning and gentle waves here and there later on. Lots of swimming (I was one of two people who went in that I saw, and I was in Heaven)! Saw my first Black Bear and the salmon spawning at Rainbow Bridge. there was some trash left in my campground by the previous campers, but I just picked it up and put it in a trash bag and that was that. One thing I wish had been different was that the camp store was closed even though this season wasn't over. That was the only reason I drove the entire trip --- to go get firewood. It was a wonderful visit and I wish I was back there now.
Gary D
VerifiedOctober 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 180, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
Excellent hosts, they are always available for information on activities and do a great job of keeping the sites tidy.
The problem of reserved and paid for sites that are unoccupied (no shows) must be addressed. It is unfair to taxpayers to have sites taken out of use by people who "just might" show up;
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