Reviews

Irish Dave

Lovely staff. Nice campsite, surrounded by nature & wildlife, with decent space between sites, easy access to a lovely lake, decent amenities & no light pollution = good stargazing 🙌 We were winging it (heat was in the mid 90’s where we planned to go camping so changed last min to cooler temps of low 70’s in Lake Tahoe) and rolled up here and booked a 4 day stay (you gotta book on the app, even in the campsite) which was great as most other main lake campsites were booked. The ladies at the check in were super helpful & got us through getting it booked (there is WiFi by the check in) and getting us hooked up 🙏 I launched a fishing kayak on the lake a few times … once from the marina at the other end of the lake … and it’s spectacular 🙌 Water is crystal clear and clean, surrounded by wooded hills, some beaches and generally stunning beauty & wildlife❣️

Vitaliy Leonov

Been there only as a "day use", but still like it. Pretty cold lake, but with clean water. When it's not windy it would be cool to take a paddle board. Many people with dogs, even on Monday noon

Michael Brown

What an amazing campground! The sites are really great with some obvious ideal spots that are worth learning through experience. The facilities on the whole are well maintained and the bathrooms and showers are cleaned regularly. The water is drinkable and very good municipal water. There is a nice creek and the Fallen Lake is gorgeous and great for daytime activities. There are timid but very opportunistic bears who capitalize on lazy and naive people (as someone with experience). There aren't a lot of bugs and minimal mosquitoes. It's recommended to have a screened space to eat in to avoid Yellow Jackets. If you need to go to town and eat at a restaurant or buy supplies, you can because of the proximity to full South Tahoe civilization. Honestly, I can't imagine a better camping situation.

Mahesh S R

Fallen Leaf Campground is a fantastic spot in South Lake Tahoe location. Each campsite is spacious and comes with a food locker, fire pit, and road access. The campground also has exclusive access to Fallen Leaf Lake a beautiful, peaceful beach with very few people around. It’s a bit pricey at $55 per night compared to average campgrounds, but the space, amenities, and lake access make it well worth it.

Jaylene Valenzuela

This campsite was amazing! It’s just a quick 5-minute drive to Baldwin Beach, where we spent most of our days. Within the campground, it’s only a short walk to Fallen Leaf Lake, which is beautiful—perfect for a peaceful morning stroll. The only downside was our specific site, Lot #109. It was very close to the neighboring site, and we could clearly hear their conversations. If you’re looking for more privacy, I’d recommend choosing a different lot. While most sites are relatively close together, some definitely offer more space than others. Overall, I’d absolutely come back. Now that I’ve explored the area, I have a better idea of which lots are best for camping.

Brian Yang

The campground was quite big, pretty popular. Many families gathered around their campfires in the evenings, creating a warm atmosphere. The nights were a bit chilly, but the mornings were bright and sunny. The facilities were well-maintained. The restrooms were clean and easily accessible, and there was a convenient coin-operated shower facility. For just one dollar, campers could enjoy a three-minute hot shower. According to Ranger Martin, there had never been any reports of animal attacks on humans. However, several campers reported seeing bears, as tall as an adult person when they stand up. Coyote howls were also common, especially at night. Particularly in this year, the number of coyote ramp up a lot. Campers were advised to keep a close eye on their pets and avoid any confrontations with the coyotes.

Angela Calderaro

We stayed in yurt 191. The yurt is spacious and includes a chair, futon, side table and a bunk bed with a twin and full size beds. It has electricity with one lamp and a space heater. The yurt is next to a beautiful meadow and directly adjacent to the bathrooms with showers and a nearby spigot. It is a short walk to the path that leads to Fallen Leaf lake.

Kajol Parikh

Lovely campground with easy access to Fallen leaf lake. Our host Martin was really friendly too and always more than happy to chat. Plenty of space at the campsite and the toilets are kept clean. We were also lucky to see a bear just outside of our campsite! Will definitely come back if we're in Lake Tahoe again.

Ashley Helms

Absolutely the BEST campground in South Lake Tahoe.. the forest is lush and campsites are spread out enough to have your own personal space but still close enough to get to know your neighbors! Beautifully hidden off the main roads.. great bathrooms/showers and potable water access overall amazing!! Fallen Leaf Lake is also a DREAM!! Also, the most wonderful staff at the entrance :-)

Grace Lee

A wonderful campsite with forested surroundings added to the charm of the place. We stayed at campsite 70, just a short walk to the beautiful and peaceful fallen leaf lake. Our campsite was large, easily accommodating three or four tents at least, although we were RV camping. Restrooms were conveniently located right across from us and were very clean. We only stayed one night but encountered a big adult bear. Fortunately, the camp hosts from 71 were very helpful in driving it away and shared some bear stories with us. This is a bear habitat, around 25-30 bears in the area, so it’s crucial to keep food in locked lockers and ensure your car is locked, as bears are clever and can approach silently FOR FOOD. We are very grateful for the host’s assistance. It was definitely an unforgettable experience.

Brian Allen

Lucked out and picked a good site. It's a big place but sites are spaced out perfectly. Site 137 was perfect for our truck and trailer. Good shade. Close too bathrooms.

Eric Jang

This campground was spectacular. The scenery, the forest, the nearby lake, were very beautiful, and was exactly what we were looking for. The restroom was right by us, and was very clean. Each campsite was far enough, that the noise was other parties was minimal. The anti-bear 🐻 storage unit was right next to the campsite, also convenient. The customer service was also very nice and accommodating for our huge party! (After searching through many of the Tahoe campgrounds, this is one of the few that allows up to two vehicles per campsite, making it perfect for our large group.) I would recommend this campground to anyone!

MM C

It's Heaven on Earth! Campsites are spacious and beautiful and clean. None of that -- too close to your neighbors -- situation going on here! Fallen Leaf Lake is so beautiful and fun and is a dream come true.

Lucía Lapuente

Loved it! Very wild and secluded. Nice restrooms and showers (4×25ç/3min). But really follow every direction regarding bears! The first night we slept there one bear openned (human style) two of our car doors looking for food (there were just some bread crumbs under my son's seat and a lip balm but seemed enough!).

Allison Canaday

Cute campsite! We stayed at #38, which ended up being pretty isolated from the rest of the campsites, which all seemed pretty squished together. Site itself was beautiful and extremely well-maintained. Bathrooms were in excellent condition - super clean, with 3-minute showers for $1 (quarters only). Would love to return again!