Fallen Leaf Campground

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Fallen Leaf Campground

Fallen Leaf Campground is located on the south end of beautiful Lake Tahoe, approximately one-quarter mile north of Fallen Leaf Lake off of Highway 89. The campground is typically open beginning in mid-May through mid-October. Nestled among towering native pine trees, this campground offers a variety of nearby recreational activities. Taylor Creek Visitor Center is directly across Highway 89 and offers interpretive programs, guided walks on the Rainbow Trail and hosts the popular Stream Profile Chamber. Also nearby are Pope and Baldwin Beaches for water activities, the Tallac Historic Site with tours of its historic buildings and grounds, the paved Pope-Baldwin Bike Path that runs approximately three miles along Highway 89 and can be used to access the sites listed above. Excellent day hiking and backpacking in Desolation Wilderness via the Glen Alpine or Mt. Tallac trailheads are also nearby. Standing iron grills and fire rings are available at all sites.

Before you go

Scenic drives that pass close

• Lake Tahoe - Eastshore Drive6 mi
• Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway21 mi
• Mount Rose Highway23 mi