Fallen Leaf Lake Camping

El Dorado County

Fallen Leaf Lake, CA
Fallen Leaf Lake, CA

Fallen Leaf Lake Camping

El Dorado County


Camping Near Fallen Leaf Lake

Fallen Leaf Campground is the only campground at Fallen Leaf Lake, situated on the north end of the lake close to Camp Richardson. With 188 sites it serves both tent campers and RVers. The campground also has a few yurts available.

Campers can find more campgrounds along the west shore of Lake Tahoe, including Emerald Bay State Park and Bayview Campground. More state parks and campgrounds are located north of Emerald Bay.




Area Campgrounds

Fallen Leaf Campground

Location: SW shore of Lake Tahoe, at the north end of Fallen Leaf Lake
Campground Facilities: Piped Water, Flush Toilets, Showers, 188 Sites, RVs to 40'; 6 Yurts which Sleep 5-6 People
Campsite Amenities: Bear Boxes, Picnic Tables, Fire Rings, BBQs; Yurts have electricity and space heater
Reservations: Recreation.gov - Fallen Leaf Campground
Fees: Campsites $38 per night; Yurts $100 per night
Nearby Attractions: Taylor Creek Visitor Center, Rainbow trail to Stream Profile Chamber

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Bayview Campground

Location: West shore of Lake Tahoe, 8 miles north of South Lake Tahoe, near the Emerald Bay overlook
Campground Facilities: Vault Toilets, No Water, RVs to 20', 13 Sites
Campsite Amenities: Picnic Table, Fire Ring
Reservations: No Reservations
Fees: $17 per night
Nearby Attractions: Inspiration Point, Emerald Bay

Emerald Bay State Park

Location: West shore of Lake Tahoe at Eagle Point, Emerald Bay
Campground Facilities: Flush Toilets, Piped Water, Showers, 100 Family Campsites, Trailers to 18', RVs to 21'
Boat-In Campsites: 20 Primitive Sites
Campsite Amenities: Bear Box, Picnic Table, Fire Ring
Reservations: (800) 444-7275 or California State Parks
Fees: Drive-in and Boat-In Sites $35 per night
Nearby Attractions: Emerald Bay, Vikingsholm, Underwater Park

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Camp Richardson

1900 Jameson Beach Rd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA
(800) 544-18011   Camp Richardson
Resort Facilities: Bar and Grill, Marina, Historic Hotel, Lakefront Cabins
Campgrounds: Two campgrounds with 200 Sites for RVs or tents, Badger's Den on the lake side of Hwy 89 and Eagle's Nest across the highway, Restrooms, Showers
RV Sites: RV Camping at an all RV area. Full Hook-up Sites, plus Water and Electric Only Sites


Fallen Leaf Lake Campground,  CA

Fallen Leaf Lake Campground


Camp Shelly

Operated by the Livermore Area Recreation and Park District
Location: 1721 Mount Tallac Rd., South Lake Tahoe, CA
Camp Shelly
Open: Mid-June - early September
Campground Facilities: 25 Campsites, Restrooms, Showers, Piped Water, Ping Pong, Volleyball
Campsite Amenities: Picnic Table, Food Locker, Fire Pit and Grill, RVs up to 24'
Reservations: (925) 960-2400 or in person at 4444 East Ave., Livermore, CA
Fees: (8 people) $50 - $$55 per night for Livermore residents and $55 - $60 for Non-residents
Nearby Attractions: Emerald Bay, Fallen Leaf Lake, Baldwin Beach



Nearby RV Parks


KOA Lake Tahoe

760 North Hwy. 50, South Lake Tahoe, CA
Information: (530) 577-3693   Reservations: (800) 562-3477
KOA Lake Tahoe
Facilities: WiFi, Restrooms, Showers, Laundry, Swimming Pool, Playground, Dump Station
RV Sites: Full Hook-ups, Cable TV available, 30 Amp

Chris Haven RV Community

2030 E Street
South Lake Tahoe, CA
(530) 541-1895   Chris Haven RV Community
Facilities: WiFi, Restrooms, Showers, Laundry
RV Sites: Full Hook-ups, Cable TV
Daily, Weekly, and Monthly rates available

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