Fallen Leaf Campground

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Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit Fees: reservable on Recreation.gov (nightly fee) Status: closed Reservations: Reserve Online 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… Getting there: From South Lake Tahoe, take Highway 89 North from the junction of State Highway 50 and 89. In 3 miles, turn left on Fallen Leaf Road. The campground is about half a mile on the right. Rules: Leashed pets are allowed. Phone: 530-544-0426 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232769 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Fani Garagouni, Share the Experience, Ron Totterdale