Fallen Leaf Campground

About

Fallen Leaf Campground occupies a prime location on the north shore of Fallen Leaf Lake, with Taylor Creek bordering the campground and Lake Tahoe's south shore less than a mile away. The 206 sites are nestled among towering pine, cedar, fir, and aspen trees, with some sites adjacent to wildflower meadows. While campsites don't offer direct lake views, Fallen Leaf Lake is a short walk away, where the forested shoreline and surrounding peaks including Cathedral Peak and Mount Tallac reflect in crystal-clear waters. The campground features 200 standard tent and RV sites plus six yurts. Each site includes a bear-proof food storage locker, fire ring with pedestal grill, picnic table, and paved parking apron. Yurts accommodate five to six people with futons, bunk beds, electric light, and space heater. Campground facilities include flush toilets, coin-operated showers, and water spigots throughout. Recreation options abound. Both lakes offer boating, fishing, swimming, and waterskiing. The 1-mile Moraine Trail starts at the campground, and the Taylor Creek Visitor Center across Highway 89 features interpretive programs and the Stream Profile Chamber. Desolation Wilderness backpacking access is available via Glen Alpine and Mt. Tallac trailheads. The Pope-Baldwin bike path parallels Highway 89, connecting to Pope and Baldwin swim beaches and the Tallac Historic Site.

Directions

From South Lake Tahoe, take Highway 89 North from the junction of Highway 50 and 89. In 3 miles, turn left on Fallen Leaf Road. The campground entrance is about half a mile on the right.