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Fallen Leaf Campground

Fallen Leaf CampgroundPhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain
208
sites
May–Sep
best months

Is Fallen Leaf Campground open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. It doesn't name Fallen Leaf Campground, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • 208 sites for cabin campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 6,336 ft
  • Near South Lake TahoeLake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

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.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

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    Campground

    Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Beacon Bar & Grill

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 1 mi
  • If it rains

    Baldwin Home

    Museum

    On your way back · 1 mi

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  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit Fallen Leaf Campground

    Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      43° / 18°

      9 wet

    2. Feb

      43° / 19°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      48° / 24°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      53° / 28°

      8 wet

    5. May

      62° / 33°

      7 wet

    6. Jun

      72° / 38°

      3 wet

    7. Jul

      80° / 43°

      2 wet

    8. Aug

      80° / 41°

      2 wet

    9. Sep

      73° / 35°

      3 wet

    10. Oct

      62° / 29°

      5 wet

    11. Nov

      51° / 23°

      7 wet

    12. Dec

      43° / 18°

      10 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at South Lake Tahoe Ap, CA, 3.4 mi away at 6,314 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Fallen Leaf Campground

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