A camp host is on-site, and firewood and supplies can be purchased from the camp store. Each yurt and standard site has a bear-proof food storage locker, campfire ring, pedestal grill and picnic table.Ĭoin-operated shower facilities, water spigots and accessible restrooms with flush toilets are scattered throughout the campground. The tent and RV sites have paved parking aprons. Cooking supplies and bedding are not provided. Interior furnishings include a futon and bunk beds with mattresses. The yurts sit on a wooden platform and have an electric light and space heater, but no additional electric plug-ins. FacilitiesĮach yurt provides a cabin-like space for a family of five or six people. The Pope-Baldwin bike path parallels Highway 89. Tallac trailheads are nearby for excellent day hiking and backpacking in the Desolation Wilderness. 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. Hikers can access the 1-mile Moraine Trail from the campground. The south shore of Lake Tahoe offers the Pope and Baldwin swim beaches. Guests can swim in Fallen Leaf Lake, even though there are no designated swimming areas. Fishing is available at both lakes, but anglers generally have better luck at Lake Tahoe. Recreationīoth Fallen Leaf Lake and Lake Tahoe offer opportunities for non-motorized and motorized boating, tubing, waterskiing and windsurfing. It’s a popular campground and tends to fill quickly. 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. The campground is typically open from mid-May through mid-October. The campground features 206 sites that include six yurts and standard tent and RV sites. The south shore of Lake Tahoe is less than a mile away. PhoneīIKING, BOATING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, CAMPING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, FISHING, HIKING, VISITOR CENTER, WATER SPORTS, WILDLIFE VIEWING, SWIMMING SITE KeywordsįALF,FALLEN LEAF LAKE,SOUTH TAHOE LAKE,LAKE TAHOE,EMERALD BAY,LAKE TAHOE BASIN – FS Related Link(s)Ĭalifornia State Road Conditions Overviewįallen Leaf Campground is situated on the north shore of Fallen Leaf Lake and adjacent to Taylor Creek. The campground is about half a mile on the right. In 3 miles, turn left on Fallen Leaf Road. The bathrooms were clean.From South Lake Tahoe, take Highway 89 North from the junction of State Highway 50 and 89. There were mosquitoes of course, and what looked like giant robber flies (see google) But it seemed just as you stepped down they got scared and ran away. Our site had a lot of giant black carpenter ants which I was nervous about at first. Safe for the kids to swim in BRING WATER SHOES its all rocks but you can see right down to the bottom even as you go far out.
The lake was clear and so beautiful great panoramic picture. our table was big and beautiful.ĥ-10 min easy walk to the opening to the lake. I think all sites have a picnic table, big fire pit and bear box. The most quiet campground I have stayed at. The walk to the bathroom is fast and just across the way. I believe they allow 2 tents or 1 tent & 1 trailer. There is plenty of room here for a several tents. It is a shame they say only 6 people to a site. A lot of the parking spaces for the trailer are lined with wood posts/big rocks and we didn't have a ton of room right next to the trailer but we loved this site. It is a very big site with lots of room to roam around.