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
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