Fallen Leaf Campground
Fallen Leaf Campground is a national forest campground in California.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 38.92561, -120.05092
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232769
About Fallen Leaf Campground
The Fallen Leaf Campground is approximately one-quarter mile north of Fallen Leaf Lake. Nestled among towering native pine trees, this campground offers a variety of recreational activities. 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. Also nearby are: Pope and Baldwin Beaches for water recreation, Tallac Historic Site with tours of its historic buildings and grounds, a paved bike trail that runs 3 miles along Highway 89 and can be used to access all of the above. Excellent day hiking and backpacking in Desolation Wilderness via the Glen Alpine or Mt. Tallac trailheads are nearby. Standing BBQ ' s and fire rings are available at all sites please use fire areas provided at each campsite and do not build additional fire rings.
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- City of South Lake Tahoe · 4.3 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Shell · 30 mi
- Low clearances
- 1 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 193 designated routes (101 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fallen Leaf Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Fallen Leaf Campground | National forest campground | 0.2 mi | — | Electric |
| Camp Concord | Private campground | 0.5 mi | — | — |
| Eagles Nest at Camp Richardson Resort | National forest campground | 0.8 mi | — | Full hookups |
| Camp Shelly | Private campground | 1.0 mi | — | — |
| Upper Eagle Point Campground | Private campground | 2.7 mi | — | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.