Fallen Leaf Campground

US Forest Service · California

Fallen Leaf Campground in California. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 1330 public campsites we map in California.

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.

What we know about it

Managed by

US Forest Service

Fee

$47–$126/night

Booking

Reservation required

Dogs

Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)

Site type

RV & Tent Campground

Suits an RV

Yes

Number of sites

1030

Phone

530-544-0426

Coordinates

38.92638, -120.04699

Nearest sites we map

• Badgers Den At Camp Richardson Resort1 km · US Forest Service
• Eagles Nest At Camp Richardson Resort1 km · US Forest Service
• Rv Village Campground At Camp Richardson Resort1 km · US Forest Service
• Lake Tahoe - South Shore4 km · US Forest Service
• Hope Valley11 km · US Forest Service
• Meeks Bay Resort14 km · US Forest Service

Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-06-13, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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