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
Sara T
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 144A, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
I’ve been going to Fallen Leaf Lake since childhood and swimming in it is my favorite summer activity. This year was cut short due to the bear activity. It wasn’t the bears ambling through my site that made me pack up my tent, it was the horns honking, pots banging, alarms blaring to scare them off that made me decide I’d rather have the peace and quiet of home.
Liang K
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
saw bears many times during my stay.
Elizabeth B
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 157, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
Lovely site with partial shade and sun. We needed leveling on one side for our Sprinter van. Instead of backing in, we headed in so that our screen door would be on the side of the picnic table and campfire ring. Only saw ONE bear! Easy walk to a clean restroom. Rode our bikes to the clean shower house. Also rode our bikes to Fallen Leaf Lake where we got phone reception!!
Natasha V
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 148, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
Loved the surroundings! Beautiful and breathtaking!
Or D
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 160, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
Well kept campground
Big sites and easy access to the lake
Restrooms were always clean
Elizabeth B
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 157, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
Lovely site with partial shade and sun. We needed leveling on one side for our Sprinter van. Instead of backing in, we headed in so that our screen door would be on the side of the picnic table and campfire ring. Only saw ONE bear! Easy walk to a clean restroom. Rode our bikes to the clean shower house. Also rode our bikes to Fallen Leaf Lake where we got phone reception!!
Natasha V
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 148, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
Loved the surroundings! Beautiful and breathtaking!
Or D
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 160, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
Well kept campground
Big sites and easy access to the lake
Restrooms were always clean
Carolina I
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 183, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
Really well kept facilities. All the campsites are well kept and shady. The ranger staff was friendly. No bears in sight but they are around for sure.
Carolina I
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 183, Loop: AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND
Really well kept facilities. All the campsites are well kept and shady. The ranger staff was friendly. No bears in sight but they are around for sure.
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 4, 2026