Fallen Leaf Lake Campground Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit California

Fallen Leaf Lake Overview

Fallen Leaf Lake Campground is nestled among towering native pine trees in a spectacular alpine canyon close to the lake. It has 206 campsites for tents, trailers and RVs. The campground is approximately 1/4 mile from Fallen Leaf Lake and just a few miles from Lake Tahoe. There are no views of Fallen Leaf Lake or nearby Taylor Creek, but they are a short walk from the campground. Each campsite has a table, food storage locker, fire ring and grate.  There are also 6 yurts that have electricity, a heater, lights and comfy mattresses.

The campground also has drinking water, flush toilets, hot showers ($), a parking area, paved parking spurs, a picnic area, visitor center and a general store. Firewood is available for sale at the campground.

Fallen Leaf Lake – Area Recreation

The area offers a variety of recreational activities including fishing, hiking, backpacking, biking, swimming, boating, kayaking, canoeing and exploring local historic sites. Visitors can also enjoy some great wildlife viewing.

Emerald Bay State Park and D.L. Bliss State Park are also close by.

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Amenities

• BBQ Grills
• Boat Launch/Ramp
• Boat Ramp
• Boat Rental
• Camp Store
• Campground Host
• Campsite Tables
• Drinking Water
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Firewood Available
• Food Storage Locker
• Grills
• Grocery Store
• Ice
• Pay Phone
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Ranger Station
• Recycling Center
• Restrooms (Flush Toilets)
• Showers
• Visitor Center
• Wood

Activities

• Backpacking
• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Boating
• Boating (non motorized)
• Canoeing
• Creek
• Cross Country Skiing
• Fishing
• Fly Fishing
• Hiking
• Historic Sites
• Kayaking
• Lake
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Stargazing
• Swimming
• Visitor Center
• Walking Trails
• Water Skiing
• Water Sports
• Wildlife Viewing
• Wind Surfing