Fallen Leaf Campground
- Right now
- Closedrecreation.gov lists every site closed this weekend, read 16:04 UTC
- A night
- $47When it reopens, per site
- Sites
- 208In the agency’s record
The place
the agency’s own description · what’s there · 13 notices
In the agency’s own words
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. Keep reading
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 and space heater, but no additional electric plug-ins. Interior furnishings include a futon and bunk beds with mattresses. Cooking supplies and bedding are not provided. The tent and RV sites have paved parking aprons. Each yurt and standard site has a bear-proof food storage locker, campfire ring, pedestal grill and picnic table. Coin-operated shower facilities, water spigots and accessible restrooms with flush toilets are scattered throughout the campground. A camp host is on-site, and firewood and supplies can be purchased from the camp store. A public phone is also available.
Natural Features
The campsites do not offer views of either the lake or Taylor Creek, but they are nestled among towering native pine, cedar, fir and aspen. Some are adjacent to wildflower meadows. Guests only need to walk a short distance to Fallen Leaf Lake, where the forested shoreline and surrounding mountains are reflected in its crystal-clear waters. Prominent peaks include Cathedral Peak (8,200 feet) and Mount Tallac (9,735 feet). The surrounding woods provide habitat for squirrels, racoons, chipmunks and a variety of birds. The campground has some resident black bears that are often seen by guests; please be safe around bears.
Nearby Attractions
A century ago, what is now the Tallac Historic Site held the ''Grandest Resort in the World'' and the summer retreats for three of San Francisco Bay Area's socially elite families. Today, the remains of the resort and the restored estates attract thousands of visitors annually to recapture this bygone and significant era in Tahoe's history. Contact Info This location has limited staffing. Please call (530) 541-1537 for general information.
Charges & Cancellations
Rules & Reservation Policies As you make travel plans that include reservations on Recreation.gov, there are standard policies that apply to most locations of which you should be aware. Do keep in mind, however, that there are many exceptions, so it is best to review reservation information listed on individual facility pages for those policies and procedures that pertain to your specific locations. Any location or activity requiring a permit or lottery will have unique requirements and policies. Please check individual facility pages for pertinent information for those sites. Booking Window For most locations, you can reserve six months in advance of your stay for individual sites and 12 months in advance for group sites. There are some exceptions, so it is best to check with each facility. Change and Cancellation Policies and Fees Overnight and Day Use Facilities: To ensure fairness, reservation arrival or departure dates may not be changed beyond the booking window until 18 days after booking the reservation. Camping / Day Use: A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation (including campsites, cabins, lookouts, group facilities, etc.). The $10.00 service fee will be deducted from the refund amount. You can cancel or change reservations through Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. Tours & Tickets: You may request changes to tour dates at no cost before the arrival date. If you cancel before your tour date, you may be eligible for a refund. Cancellation fees apply. Please check the tour facility description details page for cancellation policies. Permits: Varies by location. Please check the permit details for the permit location. Late Cancellations Overnight and Day Use Facilities: Late cancellations are those cancelled between 12:01 a.m. (Eastern) on the day before arrival and check out time on the day after arrival. Individual Campsites: If a customer cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival they will be charged a $10.00 service fee and will also forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a single night's reservation will forfeit the entire use fee but no cancellation fee will apply. Cabins / Lookouts: Customers will be charged a $10.00 cancellation fee and forfeit the first night's use fee if a cabin or lookout reservation is cancelled within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee. Group Facility: If a customer cancels a group overnight facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date they will be charged the $10.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's use fee. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee. Group Day Use Area: If a customer cancels a group day use facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date, they will forfeit the total day use fee with no service fee charge. No-Shows Camping / Day Use: A camping no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Reserved campsites and group overnight facilities will be held until check-out time on the day following your scheduled arrival. Group day-use facilities will be held until check-in time on your scheduled arrival date. If a customer does not arrive at the campground or group facility by check-out time the day after arrival or does not cancel the reservation by the times listed under "Late Cancellations" above, the customer may be assessed a $20.00 service fee and forfeit use fees. Tours: A tour or ticket no-show is one who does not cancel a ticket before arrival and does not arrive for the tour. Tour no-shows are not entitled to a refund. Refunds Customers must request refunds no later than 14 days after the scheduled departure date. Recreation.gov will not grant refund requests after 14 days of departure. Reservation Fee: For some facilities, tours or permits an additional reservation fee is charged. For some overnight and day-use facilities, an additional non-refundable reservation fee may apply. The non-refundable reservation fee for tours and tickets is $1.00. The non-refundable reservation fee for permits varies by location. Refunds for Bankcard Purchases: Refunds for bank card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank card. Refunds for Check or Cash Purchases: Refunds for Recreation.gov payments made by check or money order, and cash payments at selected campgrounds will be issued a check refund. A refund will be processed within 30 days of receipt and approval. Please Note: Refund requests made during or after departure can only be processed when approved by the facility management staff based upon local policy. Refunds for Emergency Closures: In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team will attempt to notify users and offer alternate dates (as appropriate). If this is not possible, reservations will be cancelled and all fees paid will be refunded. Reservation fees for free tickets are non-refundable in the event of an emergency closure. Recreation.gov Billing Information Reservation transaction will appear on customer's credit card statements as "Recreation.gov 877-444-6777." Changes to Policies and Procedures Recreation.gov reserves the right, when necessary, to modify reservation policies. These policies were last updated July
What the agency tells you
Please Note: One vehicle per single site. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicles will be charged a per night fee and collected at the campground. Yurt fee includes one vehicle.
All campers must register at the campground entrance kiosk. Using the pre-check in will require you to check in with the campground office upon arrival.
Reservation holders must be present at check-in
Everything else this campground posts · 10
Forest Order No. 19-15-01: Prohibits camping for a combined total of no more than 14 days during a calendar year (January-December), forest-wide. Visitors may book campsites annually but the maximum stay may not exceed a total of 14 days each calendar year (January-December).
No cooking is permitted inside yurts. Smoking in yurts is prohibited.Yurt rentals do offer electricity for the provided electric light and space heater. There are no additional electric plug-ins.
Pets are allowed at all tent and RV sites (a maximum of two pets per site); pets are not permitted in Yurts. No pets on the Beach.
The campground is available by reservation only; first-come, first-served sites are not available.
Maximum of six people per site and 1 RV per site.
Transport or introduction of aquatic invasive species is illegal. Please keep boats clean, drained and dry, and dispose of any debris away from all water sources.Click here for more information.
Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. For current fire conditions or weather closures click here for further information Fire Restriction
Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (NOON) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests.
Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
Click here for more information about Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit.
Tents and rigs
- Sites
- 208 · 6 cabin
- Hookups
- 6 electric
- Longest rig
- 187 ft
- Paved pads
- 193 of 208
- Accessible sites
- 6
- Pets
- Allowed at 193 of 199 sites
- Campfires
- Allowed, barring fire bans
- Shade
- 198 of 199 sites
Facilities
- Toilets
- Flush Toilets
- “…facilities, water spigots and accessible restrooms with flush toilets are scattered throughout the campground. A camp…”
- Showers
- Coin Showers
- “Coin-operated shower facilities, water spigots and accessible restrooms with flush toilets are scattered throughout the campground.”
- Drinking water
- Yes
- “…table. Coin-operated shower facilities, water spigots and accessible restrooms with flush toilets are…”
- Store
- Nearby
- Bear boxes
- Yes
- Firewood
- Sold here
- Camp host
- On site
- recreation.gov lists “Host”
- Stay limit
- 14 nights
- recreation.gov facility rule maxStay
Around the campground
- On the water
- Lake, Creek, Beach, Coast, Meadow
- Biking
- Boating
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Historic site
- Ranger programs
- Swimming
- Visitor center
- Water sports
- Wildlife viewing
- Night sky · 939th darkest of 1,201 in CA
- Bortle 4
- Fall color · reported 10 days ago, 0.9 km away
- Past peak
Nothing to book until it reopensread 16:04 UTC
recreation.gov lists every site closed this weekend
Every one of the next thirty nights is in recreation.gov’s record and not one site is being offered on any of them. That’s a campground closed or not yet released for booking, not a sold-out one.
Tell me when it reopens
Watch for it to come back
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We check the agency’s own record once an hour, at 40 minutes past, and write the first time it stops saying closed.
Scanners that check every few minutes exist, and most of them charge. This one is free, it reads the same calendar, and it won’t always be first.
Every line of the receipt · 11
What you actually pay
“Camping / Day Use: A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation (including campsites, cabins, lookouts, group facilities, etc.). The $10.00 service fee will be deducted from the refund amount.” · this campground’s own no-show terms
Who keeps the booking fee
The agency’s own policy text says the reservation fee and the cancellation processing fee are “retained by the reservation service contractor”, and that a campground concessionaire will decline to refund them because “they did not receive these fees”. Recreation.gov is run under contract by Booz Allen Hamilton. What share of your booking fee the contractor keeps isn’t published in any federal dataset we can read, so we print no number for it. Our reporting on the contract →
How we know this receipt · 5
Why this page can’t say why
recreation.gov lists every site at Fallen Leaf Campground closed this Friday and Saturday night. The U.S. Forest Service has published no closure notice we hold, so this page can’t say why, and it won’t fill the gap with a guess. A closed night isn’t a sold-out one: the reservations its record still carries were taken before the sites were closed.
There’s no notice to quote and no reason to argue with, so this page offers you the watch and the list below, and no letter.
Open within 60 miles · 4
The agency’s own word that these are open, not our reading of a season.
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recreation.gov availability, read 16:04 UTC · rules read Sep 9, 2026 · rates Sep 10, 2026 · How we know all this
The sites
208 sites · which ones have room · the site map
The sites, ranked
from 193 mapped sitesAll 208 sites
Toilet distances are OpenStreetMap’s, measured for 196 of the 208 sites listed. A site with no reading is unknown, never far.
The price is derived by CAMPANAC, not published per site: the per-night rate this campground publishes for each site’s own site type. 204 of the 208 sites listed carry one, and a site whose type has no published rate sits out of the price rather than being called free.
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 001 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 68 ft | 1,797 ft | 289 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 002 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 92 ft | 1,717 ft | 358 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 003 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 153 ft | 1,734 ft | 291 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 004 | standard nonelectric | 45 ft | 153 ft | 1,641 ft | 151 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 004A | type not stated | 40 ft | 1,616 ft | 118 ft | |||
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 006 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 144 ft | 1,560 ft | 173 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 007 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 144 ft | 1,424 ft | 218 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 013 | standard nonelectric | 37 ft | 55 ft | 972 ft | 229 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 015 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | 55 ft | 918 ft | 226 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 015A | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 76 ft | 838 ft | 267 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 016 | standard nonelectric | 50 ft | 72 ft | 829 ft | 158 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 017 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 91 ft | 747 ft | 171 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 018 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 84 ft | 870 ft | 40 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 019 | standard nonelectric | 39 ft | 73 ft | 872 ft | 99 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 020 | standard nonelectric | 45 ft | 73 ft | 817 ft | 166 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 021 | standard nonelectric | 45 ft | 91 ft | 716 ft | 243 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 022 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | 91 ft | 508 ft | 223 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 023 | standard nonelectric | 26 ft | 91 ft | 519 ft | 274 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 024 | standard nonelectric | 116 ft | 76 ft | 382 ft | 202 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 025 | standard nonelectric | 36 ft | 76 ft | 307 ft | 187 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 026 | standard nonelectric | 45 ft | 99 ft | 243 ft | 120 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 027 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 72 ft | 757 ft | 206 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 028 | standard nonelectric | 28 ft | 92 ft | 701 ft | 276 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 029 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | 75 ft | 683 ft | 257 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 030 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 58 ft | 609 ft | 266 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 031 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | 58 ft | 552 ft | 259 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 032 | standard nonelectric | 33 ft | 82 ft | 414 ft | 125 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 033 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 108 ft | 389 ft | 87 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 034 | standard nonelectric | 31 ft | 82 ft | 339 ft | 91 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 035 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 106 ft | 207 ft | 101 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 036 | standard nonelectric | 50 ft | 66 ft | 1,404 ft | 149 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 038 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 68 ft | 1,132 ft | 306 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 039 | standard nonelectric | 38 ft | 68 ft | 1,065 ft | 328 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 040 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 68 ft | 910 ft | 292 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 041 | standard nonelectric | 45 ft | 97 ft | 807 ft | 265 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 042 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 43 ft | 859 ft | 238 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 043 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | 42 ft | 731 ft | 96 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 044 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 98 ft | 712 ft | 184 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 045 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 98 ft | 615 ft | 161 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 046 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 77 ft | 564 ft | 94 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 047 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 111 ft | 499 ft | 199 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 048 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 62 ft | 495 ft | 166 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 049 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 103 ft | 391 ft | 193 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 050 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 62 ft | 442 ft | 185 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 051 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | 103 ft | 288 ft | 150 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 052 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 155 ft | 170 ft | 269 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 053 | standard nonelectric | 38 ft | 83 ft | 298 ft | 223 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 054 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 83 ft | 335 ft | 214 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 055 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 84 ft | 354 ft | 241 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 056 | standard nonelectric | 36 ft | 92 ft | 321 ft | 269 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 057 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | 85 ft | 293 ft | 314 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 058 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 121 ft | 166 ft | 247 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 059 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 98 ft | 311 ft | 207 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 060 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 121 ft | 214 ft | 137 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 061 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 80 ft | 355 ft | 74 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 064 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 120 ft | 375 ft | 185 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 065 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | 63 ft | 467 ft | 149 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 066 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 120 ft | 413 ft | 223 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 067 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 137 ft | 561 ft | 201 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 068 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 143 ft | 360 ft | 103 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 070 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 140 ft | 349 ft | 132 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 072 | standard nonelectric | 187 ft | 140 ft | 425 ft | 226 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 073 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 74 ft | 539 ft | 163 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 074 | standard nonelectric | 33 ft | 74 ft | 581 ft | 236 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 075 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 144 ft | 632 ft | 408 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 076 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 116 ft | 635 ftFallen Leaf Lake | 411 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 077 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 79 ft | 658 ft | 306 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 078 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 116 ft | 716 ftFallen Leaf Lake | 308 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 079 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 77 ft | 816 ftFallen Leaf Lake | 207 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 080 | standard nonelectric | 32 ft | 146 ft | 907 ft | 79 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 081 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 77 ft | 807 ftFallen Leaf Lake | 240 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 082 | standard nonelectric | 32 ft | 52 ft | 902 ftFallen Leaf Lake | 324 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 084 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | 52 ft | 912 ftFallen Leaf Lake | 369 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 085 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 140 ft | 762 ftFallen Leaf Lake | 402 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 086 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | 68 ft | 944 ftFallen Leaf Lake | 472 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 087 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 87 ft | 841 ftFallen Leaf Lake | 604 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 088 | standard nonelectric | 39 ft | 68 ft | 987 ftFallen Leaf Lake | 517 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 089 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 87 ft | 879 ftFallen Leaf Lake | 670 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 090 | standard nonelectric | 39 ft | 67 ft | 1,030 ftFallen Leaf Lake | 652 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 091 | standard nonelectric | 33 ft | 67 ft | 1,055 ftFallen Leaf Lake | 717 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 092 | standard nonelectric | 31 ft | 42 ft | 1,128 ftFallen Leaf Lake | 900 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 093 | standard nonelectric | 31 ft | 42 ft | 1,152 ftFallen Leaf Lake | 890 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 094 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | 100 ft | 1,256 ftFallen Leaf Lake | 793 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 095 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 96 ft | 1,351 ftFallen Leaf Lake | 704 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 096 | standard nonelectric | 34 ft | 96 ft | 1,442 ftFallen Leaf Lake | 627 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 097 | standard nonelectric | 41 ft | 149 ft | 1,946 ft | 337 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 098 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | 58 ft | 2,020 ft | 252 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 099 | standard nonelectric | 34 ft | 69 ft | 2,046 ft | 178 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 100 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | 60 ft | 1,357 ft | 133 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 101 | standard nonelectric | 32 ft | 110 ft | 1,228 ft | 179 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 102 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | 60 ft | 1,379 ft | 74 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 103 | standard nonelectric | 31 ft | 108 ft | 1,276 ft | 116 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 105 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 108 ft | 1,346 ft | 115 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 106 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 52 ft | 1,494 ft | 121 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 107 | standard nonelectric | 27 ft | 79 ft | 1,461 ft | 310 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 108 | standard nonelectric | 37 ft | 72 ft | 1,565 ft | 338 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 109 | standard nonelectric | 37 ft | 79 ft | 1,453 ft | 381 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 110 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 99 ft | 1,446 ft | 308 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 111 | standard nonelectric | 33 ft | 64 ft | 1,527 ft | 211 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 112 | standard nonelectric | 29 ft | 64 ft | 1,545 ft | 146 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 113 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | 111 ft | 1,397 ft | 222 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 116 | standard nonelectric | 42 ft | 96 ft | 1,463 ft | 174 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 118 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 83 ft | 1,545 ft | 178 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 119 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 82 ft | 1,690 ft | 152 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 120 | standard nonelectric | 26 ft | 83 ft | 1,610 ft | 228 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 121 | standard nonelectric | 36 ft | 117 ft | 1,742 ft | 327 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 122 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 82 ft | 1,758 ft | 233 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 123 | standard nonelectric | 42 ft | 117 ft | 1,821 ftFallen Leaf Lake | 364 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 124 | standard nonelectric | 42 ft | 68 ft | 1,754 ft | 256 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 125 | standard nonelectric | 29 ft | 64 ft | 1,589 ft | 344 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 126 | standard nonelectric | 29 ft | 120 ft | 1,844 ft | 146 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 127 | standard nonelectric | 36 ft | 64 ft | 1,625 ft | 298 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 128 | type not stated | 35 ft | |||||
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 130 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | 105 ft | 1,799 ft | 86 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 131 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 77 ft | 1,986 ft | 108 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 132 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 69 ft | 1,986 ft | 143 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 133A | standard nonelectric | 50 ft | 76 ft | 1,837 ft | 82 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 134 | standard nonelectric | 33 ft | 58 ft | 1,978 ft | 195 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 135 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 76 ft | 1,824 ft | 156 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 136 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 116 ft | 1,787 ft | 202 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 137 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 42 ft | 749 ft | 94 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 138 | standard nonelectric | 34 ft | 68 ft | 665 ft | 59 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 139 | standard nonelectric | 41 ft | 68 ft | 717 ft | 120 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 140 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 79 ft | 808 ft | 152 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 141 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 83 ft | 786 ft | 199 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 142 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 71 ft | 911 ft | 133 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 143 | standard nonelectric | 32 ft | 71 ft | 957 ft | 141 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 144 | standard nonelectric | 37 ft | 96 ft | 873 ft | 287 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 144A | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 80 ft | 923 ft | 320 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 145 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 118 ft | 1,045 ft | 209 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 146 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 80 ft | 888 ft | 311 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 147 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | 91 ft | 1,033 ft | 276 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 148 | standard nonelectric | 34 ft | 79 ft | 857 ft | 211 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 149 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | 80 ft | 1,004 ft | 188 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 150 | standard nonelectric | 34 ft | 41 ft | 879 ft | 141 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 150A | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 41 ft | 898 ft | 114 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 151 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 80 ft | 987 ft | 113 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 152 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | 85 ft | 1,069 ft | 94 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 154 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 130 ft | 1,166 ft | 141 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 155 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 81 ft | 1,245 ft | 230 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 156 | standard nonelectric | 38 ft | 81 ft | 1,276 ft | 286 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 157 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | 73 ft | 1,123 ft | 198 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 158 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 95 ft | 1,266 ft | 328 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 159 | standard nonelectric | 31 ft | 73 ft | 1,132 ft | 264 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 160 | standard nonelectric | 34 ft | 75 ft | 1,157 ft | 303 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 161 | type not stated | 37 ft | 1,264 ft | 359 ft | |||
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 162 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 75 ft | 1,174 ft | 240 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 163 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 105 ft | 1,249 ft | 235 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 164 | standard nonelectric | 29 ft | 120 ft | 1,089 ft | 119 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 165 | standard nonelectric | 38 ft | 91 ft | 1,195 ft | 166 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 166 | standard nonelectric | 21 ft | 91 ft | 1,126 ft | 114 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 167 | standard nonelectric | 34 ft | 104 ft | 951 ft | 121 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 168 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 72 ft | 1,044 ft | 181 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 169 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 72 ft | 1,040 ft | 253 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 169A | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 43 ft | 897 ft | 225 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 170 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | 70 ft | 427 ft | 129 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 171 | standard nonelectric | 38 ft | 88 ft | 383 ft | 135 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 171A | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 63 ft | 457 ft | 98 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 172 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 69 ft | 571 ft | 64 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 173 | standard nonelectric | 34 ft | 63 ft | 476 ft | 118 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 174 | standard nonelectric | 31 ft | 69 ft | 579 ft | 133 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 175 | standard nonelectric | 37 ft | 70 ft | 490 ft | 191 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 176 | standard nonelectric | 39 ft | 85 ft | 602 ft | 298 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 177 | standard nonelectric | 41 ft | 70 ft | 438 ft | 255 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 178 | standard nonelectric | 32 ft | 79 ft | 532 ft | 331 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 179 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 38 ft | 375 ft | 328 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 179A | standard nonelectric | 42 ft | 38 ft | 402 ft | 329 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 180 | standard nonelectric | 39 ft | 79 ft | 519 ft | 336 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 181 | standard nonelectric | 32 ft | 85 ft | 404 ft | 203 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 182 | standard nonelectric | 29 ft | 86 ft | 546 ft | 205 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 183 | standard nonelectric | 32 ft | 51 ft | 571 ft | 129 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 184 | standard nonelectric | 42 ft | 66 ft | 425 ft | 146 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 185 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 66 ft | 433 ft | 110 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 187 | standard nonelectric | 31 ft | 63 ft | 484 ft | 122 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 188 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | 105 ft | 586 ft | 160 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 189 | standard nonelectric | 43 ft | 105 ft | 679 ft | 248 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 190 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 83 ft | 822 ft | 159 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 192 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | 63 ft | 739 ft | 117 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 193 | standard nonelectric | 26 ft | 63 ft | 740 ft | 131 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 194 | standard nonelectric | 26 ft | 97 ft | 655 ft | 209 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 195 | standard nonelectric | 31 ft | 87 ft | 735 ft | 328 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 196 | standard nonelectric | 28 ft | 87 ft | 756 ft | 241 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 197 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 108 ft | 646 ft | 255 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 199 | standard nonelectric | 36 ft | 51 ft | 618 ft | 165 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 201 | standard nonelectric | 43 ft | 111 ft | 779 ft | 81 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 202 | standard nonelectric | 39 ft | 99 ft | 921 ft | 142 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 203 | standard nonelectric | 36 ft | 100 ft | 904 ft | 224 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 204 | standard nonelectric | 37 ft | 106 ft | 806 ft | 171 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 205 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | 141 ft | 684 ft | 143 ft | $47 | |
| AREA FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND | 206 | standard nonelectric | 38 ft | 114 ft | 748 ft | 220 ft | $47 | |
| HOST | 005 | standard nonelectric | $47 | |||||
| HOST | 014 | standard nonelectric | 140 ft | $47 | ||||
| HOST | 062 | type not stated | 125 ft | 271 ft | 128 ft | |||
| HOST | 069 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | $47 | ||||
| HOST | 071 | standard nonelectric | 52 ft | $47 | ||||
| HOST | 115 | standard nonelectric | 33 ft | $47 | ||||
| HOST | 117 | standard nonelectric | 33 ft | $47 | ||||
| HOST | 126A | standard nonelectric | $47 | |||||
| HOST | 133 | standard nonelectric | 39 ft | $47 | ||||
| HOST | 153 | standard nonelectric | 44 ft | $47 | ||||
| HOST | 186 | standard nonelectric | 45 ft | $47 | ||||
| Office | 129 | standard nonelectric | $47 | |||||
| Yurts | 063 | cabin electric | 20 ft | yes | 88 ft | 385 ft | 42 ft | $126 |
| Yurts | 104 | cabin electric | 20 ft | yes | 52 ft | 1,461 ft | 74 ft | $126 |
| Yurts | 114 | cabin electric | 20 ft | yes | 110 ft | 1,423 ft | 170 ft | $126 |
| Yurts | 191 | cabin electric | 20 ft | yes | 83 ft | 864 ft | 84 ft | $126 |
| Yurts | 198 | cabin electric | 20 ft | yes | 59 ft | 825 ft | 113 ft | $126 |
| Yurts | 200 | cabin electric | 20 ft | yes | 99 ft | 890 ft | 51 ft | $126 |
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Getting there
the map and the coordinate · the agency’s directions · the phone number
Where it is
Badgers Den at Camp Richardson ResortEldorado National Forest · 0.6 mi
Eagles Nest at Camp Richardson ResortEldorado National Forest · 0.6 mi
RV Village Campground at Camp Richardson ResortEldorado National Forest · 0.6 mi
Nevada Beach CampgroundToiyabe National Forest · 6.4 mi
Zephyr Cove RV & CampgroundToiyabe National Forest · 7.7 mi
Meeks Bay ResortEldorado National Forest · 8.7 miFrom 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.
The weather
the next four days · the thirty-year normal
Next four days, and the thirty-year normal
Forecast
NWS forecast for South Lake Tahoe, CA
Typical weather
Typical October night 29°F, day 62°F.
Coldest month of the year: typical December night 18°F, below freezing. Bring a bag rated colder than that, and expect ice in the water bottle.
Daily high and lowDays with 0.10 in or more
A normal is the 1991-2020 average for the month, not a forecast: about half of all Julys are colder than the July line. The seven-day forecast above answers the other question.
The land, and who answers for it
what threatens it · who answers for it
Roadless country, and what’s coming for it
You’re camping on ground somebody wants. We track the threats and the comment deadlines.
Who answers for this land

Fallen Leaf Campground is in California’s 3rd congressional district. Its representative, Kevin Kiley (I), votes on the laws that decide what happens to this land. Public-lands grade so far: F. See every public-lands vote →