The campground is available by reservation only first-come, first-served sites are not available.įire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. Pets are allowed at all tent and RV sites (a maximum of two pets per site) pets not permitted at yurts. There are no additional electric plug-ins. Smoking in yurts is prohibited.Yurt rentals do offer electricity for the provided electric light and space heater. Visitors may book campsites annually but the maximum stay may not exceed a total of 14 days each calendar year (January-December). 19-15-01: Prohibits camping for a combined total of no more than 14 days during a calendar year (January-December), forest-wide. Reservation holders must be present at check-in.įorest Order No. No additional vehicle fees are collected for bicycles. The third and fourth motorcycle would also be considered as one vehicle. In the case of motorcycles, the first two are considered as one vehicle for determining additional vehicle fees. In accordance with standard industry practices, Tahoe Recreation will be assessing a $7 additional vehicle fee per night on the second vehicle in each single family campsite, and on the third and fourth vehicle in any double family campsite, provided these vehicles are not joined to the first vehicle by a hitch and towed onto the site. Using the pre-check in will require you to check in with the campground office upon arrival. The campground has some resident black bears that are often seen by guests please be safe around bears.Īll campers must register at the campground entrance kiosk. The surrounding woods provide habitat for squirrels, racoons, chipmunks and a variety of birds. Prominent peaks include Cathedral Peak (8,200 feet) and Mount Tallac (9,735 feet). Guests only need to walk a short distance to Fallen Leaf Lake, where the forested shoreline and surrounding mountains are reflected in its crystal-clear waters. The campsites do not offer views of either the lake or Taylor Creek, but they are nestled among towering native pine, cedar, fir and aspen. A camp host is on-site, and firewood and supplies can be purchased from the camp store. Coin-operated shower facilities, water spigots and accessible restrooms with flush toilets are scattered throughout the campground. Each yurt and standard site has a bear-proof food storage locker, campfire ring, pedestal grill and picnic table. The tent and RV sites have paved parking aprons. Cooking supplies and bedding are not provided. Interior furnishings include a futon and bunk beds with mattresses, and a seating area with a rocking chair and side table. The yurts sit on a wooden platform and have an electric light and space heater, but no additional electric plug-ins. The Pope-Baldwin bike path parallels Highway 89.Įach yurt provides a cabin-like space for a family of five or six people. Tallac trailheads are nearby for excellent day hiking and backpacking in the Desolation Wilderness. The Taylor Creek Visitor Center is directly across Highway 89 and has interpretive programs, guided walks on the Rainbow Trail and to the Stream Profile Chamber.
Hikers can access the 1-mile Moraine Trail from the campground. The south shore of Lake Tahoe offers the Pope and Baldwin swim beaches. Guests can swim in Fallen Leaf Lake, even though there are no designated swimming areas. Fishing is available at both lakes, but anglers generally have better luck at Lake Tahoe.
It's a popular campground and tends to fill quickly.Īdditionally, the campground has a Camp Store on location for convenience items and souveniers such as gifts and apparel.īoth Fallen Leaf Lake and Lake Tahoe offer opportunities for non-motorized and motorized boating, tubing, waterskiing and windsurfing. 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. The campground is typically open from mid-May through mid-October. The campground features 206 sites that include six yurts and standard tent and RV sites. The south shore of Lake Tahoe is less than a mile away. Fallen Leaf Campground is situated on the north shore of Fallen Leaf Lake and adjacent to Taylor Creek.
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