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Fallen Leaf Campground
California · South Lake Tahoe (CA)
Fallen Leaf Campground is in South Lake Tahoe, CA, run by the USDA Forest Service. It has tent and RV sites and glamping or cabin units.
South Lake Tahoe, CA
11.8 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe3.7 mi to Emerald Baystraight-line
Quick facts
| Agency / operator | USDA Forest Service — Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov — Individual sites up to 6 months ahead; group sites up to 12 months [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | No official limit published; Longest site on Recreation.gov: 45 ft [Recreation.gov] |
| Bear storage | Forest Order 19-24-03: unattended food and refuse must be in a bear-resistant container (bear boxes, wildlife-resistant dumpsters) [USDA Forest Service] |
| Season | Typically open mid-May through mid-October; 2026 opening May 22 [Recreation.gov] |
| Hookups | Not listed |
| Dogs | Leashed pets are allowed [USDA Forest Service] |
| Lake access | On the north shore of Fallen Leaf Lake, less than a mile from Lake Tahoe [Recreation.gov] |
Sources: Recreation.gov — Fallen Leaf Campground (checked 2026-10-18); USDA Forest Service — LTBMU Food and Refuse Storage (Forest Order 19-24-03) (checked 2026-10-18); USDA Forest Service — Fallen Leaf Campground (checked 2026-10-18). "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
This weekend (Fri, Oct 23 – Sun, Oct 25): Season not posted. The land manager hasn't published season dates for these nights yet.
Key facts
- Max rig length
- Longest RV site listed: 187 ft (187 of 187 RV sites list a length) Listing
- Hookups & power
- Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing
- Pets
- Allowed Listing
- Booking
- Recreation.gov: individual sites up to 6 months ahead, group sites up to 12 months Official
- Getting there
- 11.8 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 3.7 mi to Emerald Bay (straight-line, not driving) Listing
- Coin Showers
- Flush Toilets
- Host
- Ranger Station
Why stay here?
- 3.7 mi from Emerald Bay (straight-line).
- RV sites listed for rigs up to 187 ft.
- Has cabins if you don't want to bring gear.
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Standard Nonelectric
6 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 42 ftNo hookups
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Standard Nonelectric
74 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 40 ftNo hookups
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Standard Nonelectric
6 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 36 ftNo hookups
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Standard Nonelectric
8 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 31 ftNo hookups
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Standard Nonelectric
3 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 50 ftNo hookups
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8 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 34 ftNo hookups
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7 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 32 ftNo hookups
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Standard Nonelectric
6 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 38 ftNo hookups
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$47/night
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No recent availability data on Recreation.gov: this grid may be out of date, so check availability with the provider. Showing 40 of 193 sites.
| Site | Fr 23 | Sa 24 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 116 standard nonelectric | – | – | $47 |
| 119 standard nonelectric | – | – | $47 |
| 081 standard nonelectric | – | – | $47 |
| 127 standard nonelectric | – | – | $47 |
| 159 standard nonelectric | – | – | $47 |
| 133A standard nonelectric | – | – | $47 |
| 167 standard nonelectric | – | – | $47 |
| 169A standard nonelectric | – | – | $47 |
| 082 standard nonelectric | – | – | $47 |
| 190 standard nonelectric | – | – | $47 |
| 095 standard nonelectric | – | – | $47 |
| 144A standard nonelectric | – | – | $47 |
| 206 standard nonelectric | – | – | $47 |
| 160 standard nonelectric | – | – | $47 |
| 197 standard nonelectric | – | – | $47 |
| 112 standard nonelectric | – | – | $47 |
| 147 standard nonelectric | – | – | $47 |
| 125 standard nonelectric | – | – | $47 |
| 156 standard nonelectric | – | – | $47 |
| 158 standard nonelectric | – | – | $47 |
| 165 standard nonelectric | – | – | $47 |
| 099 standard nonelectric | – | – | $47 |
| 097 standard nonelectric | – | – | $47 |
| 136 standard nonelectric | – | – | $47 |
| 120 standard nonelectric | – | – | $47 |
| 084 standard nonelectric | – | – | $47 |
| 181 standard nonelectric | – | – | $47 |
| 122 standard nonelectric | – | – | $47 |
| 173 standard nonelectric | – | – | $47 |
| 126 standard nonelectric | – | – | $47 |
| 138 standard nonelectric | – | – | $47 |
| 195 standard nonelectric | – | – | $47 |
| 169 standard nonelectric | – | – | $47 |
| 163 standard nonelectric | – | – | $47 |
| 152 standard nonelectric | – | – | $47 |
| 185 standard nonelectric | – | – | $47 |
| 166 standard nonelectric | – | – | $47 |
| 171 standard nonelectric | – | – | $47 |
| 187 standard nonelectric | – | – | $47 |
| 150A standard nonelectric | – | – | $47 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
Before you go
CA California rules for campers
- Booking
- California State Parks book on ReserveCalifornia up to 6 months before arrival. Forest Service campgrounds book on Recreation.gov (individual sites up to 6 months ahead, group sites 12). California State Parks Recreation.gov
- Bears
- State park campgrounds: food, drinks, toiletries and scented trash go in the site's metal locker; ice chests may not be left in vehicles; bear-proof coolers must be locked (up to $1,000 fine). National Forest land: Forest Order 19-24-03. California State Parks USDA Forest Service
- Chains
- Caltrans chain controls R-1, R-2 and R-3 apply on CA-89, US-50 and I-80; check Caltrans QuickMap for live status. Caltrans Caltrans QuickMap
Longest RV site listed: 187 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Lake Tahoe Rig Fit tool
Fallen Leaf Campground: questions answered
- What is the maximum RV length at Fallen Leaf Campground?
- Longest RV site listed: 187 ft (187 of 187 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
- Does Fallen Leaf Campground have RV hookups?
- Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
- When is Fallen Leaf Campground open?
- Typically open mid-May through mid-October; 2026 opening May 22. Official
- How do I reserve a site at Fallen Leaf Campground?
- Recreation.gov: individual sites up to 6 months ahead, group sites up to 12 months. Official
- What are the food storage rules at Fallen Leaf Campground?
- Forest Order 19-24-03: all food and refuse not personally attended must be in a bear-resistant container; use the campground's bear boxes and wildlife-resistant dumpsters. Official
- Are pets allowed at Fallen Leaf Campground?
- Allowed (per the listing)
Recent guest reviews
Marshall H ★ 4 · Oct 2025The road from Hwy 89 to the entrance is terrible at best. Check in was easy this time. Previous times were 30 minutes or more. It's a pleasure having the dump station open again.
Kellin D ★ 5 · Oct 2025Awesome campsite with the meadow right behind my tent. Got to hear a bunch of coyotes at night and even saw some bears in the day. Very well maintained for how popular this place this and staff was more than friendly!
dianne m ★ 5 · Oct 2025Awesome campground. Quiet, wooded, beautiful real camping. Super clean restrooms. Fantastic location. Love this place
Location
11.8 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
3.7 mi to Emerald Bay (straight-line)
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Policies
- Check-in
- 02:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Max stay
- 14 nights
- Pets
- Allowed (per listing)
- Campfires
- Allowed (per listing)
About
Fallen Leaf Campground sits on the north shore of Fallen Leaf Lake and beside Taylor Creek, less than a mile from the south shore of Lake Tahoe and the facilities along Highway 89. The campground provides 193 campsites in total: 187 sites that accommodate both tents and RVs (each with a paved parking apron, picnic table, pedestal grill and campfire ring) and six glamping units (yurts) set on wooden platforms. The yurts sleep a family of five or six and include an electric light, a space heater, a futon and bunk beds with mattresses; they do not include cooking gear or bedding and have no extra…
Amenities
Coin ShowersFlush ToiletsHostRanger Station
Nearby activities
Swimming SiteWildlife ViewingWater SportsVisitor CenterHikingFishingInterpretive ProgramsCampingHistoric Cultural SiteBoatingBiking
At a glance: all 17 facts with sources
At a glance
Managed by USDA Forest Service (Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit). Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.
- Max rig length
- Listing Longest RV site listed: 187 ft (187 of 187 RV sites list a length)
- Hookups & power
- Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
- Pull-through / back-in
- Listing 23 pull-through, 173 back-in
- Road & site access
- Listing 190 paved site driveways
- Pets
- Listing Allowed
- Cell signal
- Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 1 (486 reports), AT&T 1 (386 reports), T-Mobile 1 (230 reports)
- Shade
- Listing 195 of 196 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
- Booking
- Recreation.gov: individual sites up to 6 months ahead, group sites up to 12 months Source: Recreation.gov
- Price
- Listing Lowest listed rate $47/night (live price once you pick dates)
- Stay limits
- Most National Forest campgrounds at Lake Tahoe: 14-day limit per calendar year and six people per campsite Source: USDA Forest ServiceListing 14 nights max
- Getting there
- Listing 11.8 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 3.7 mi to Emerald Bay (straight-line, not driving)
- Bear & food storage
- Forest Order 19-24-03: all food and refuse not personally attended must be in a bear-resistant container; use the campground's bear boxes and wildlife-resistant dumpsters Source: USDA Forest Service
- Season
- Typically open mid-May through mid-October; 2026 opening May 22 Source: Recreation.gov
- Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite · Water
- Not listed — check with campground
Nearby parks (straight-line): Emerald Bay 3.7 mi · Sand Harbor 19.8 mi
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RV rentals for this stay
Picks are 187 ft or shorter — the longest RV site listed here. Fly into Reno (~33 mi, ~55 min to Lake Tahoe, approx.) or rent locally.
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SPARKS, NV · 4 mi from RNO airport (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehicleDelivery up to 75 miPets OK
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Pick up near RNO2022 Minnie Winnie 22M
Sparks, NV · 8 mi from RNO airport (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehicleDelivery up to 40 miPets OK
Availability not connected · to estimate
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Pick up in Lake Tahoe2022 Forest River RP-193**WE TOW & SET-UP for You!
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Delivery
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- Near landmarks
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Eagle's Nest at Camp Richardson Resort
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