Fallen Leaf Campground
Fallen Leaf Campground is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 38.92638, -120.04700
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Historic & Cultural Site, Interpretive Programs, Swimming Site, Visitor Center, Water Sports, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 530-544-0426
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Fallen Leaf Campground
Overview Fallen Leaf Campground is situated on the north shore of Fallen Leaf Lake and adjacent to Taylor Creek. The south shore of Lake Tahoe is less than a mile away. The campground features 206 sites that include six yurts and standard tent and RV sites. The campground is typically open from mid-May through mid-October. Fallen Leaf Lake is less crowded and not as well-known as Lake Tahoe, making this a great base camp for exploring the many sights and recreational activities in the area. It's a popular campground and tends to fill quickly. Recreation Both Fallen Leaf Lake and Lake Tahoe offer opportunities for non-motorized and motorized boating, tubing, waterskiing and windsurfing. Fishing is available at both lakes, but anglers generally have better luck at Lake Tahoe. Guests can swim in Fallen Leaf Lake, even though there are no designated swimming areas. The south shore of Lake Tahoe offers the Pope and Baldwin swim beaches. Hikers can access the 1-mile Moraine Trail from the campground. The Taylor Creek Visitor Center is directly across Highway 89 and has interpretive programs, guided walks on the Rainbow Trail and to the Stream Profile Chamber. The Glen Alpine and Mt. Tallac trailheads are nearby for excellent day hiking and backpacking in the Desolation Wilderness. The Pope-Baldwin bike path parallels Highway 89. Facilities Each yurt provides a cabin-like space for a family of five or six people. The yurts sit on a wooden platform and have an electric light an
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- City of South Lake Tahoe · 4.1 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Shell · 31 mi
- Low clearances
- 1 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 191 designated routes (100 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fallen Leaf Campground | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Fallen Leaf Campground | National forest campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Eagles Nest at Camp Richardson Resort | National forest campground | 0.6 mi | — | Full hookups |
| Camp Concord | Private campground | 0.7 mi | — | — |
| Camp Shelly | Private campground | 1.2 mi | — | — |
| Upper Eagle Point Campground | Private campground | 2.8 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.