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Fallen Leaf Campground: how hard is it to reserve?

Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit · USDA Forest Service · South Lake Tahoe, CA

As of Oct 10, 2026, 96% of Friday and Saturday site-nights at Fallen Leaf Campground over the next 90 days are already reserved, compared with 53% of weeknights. Weekends are much harder than weekdays here — shifting a trip to Sunday–Thursday is the easiest way to get a site. In the next 30 days, 3 of 30 dates have at least one open site (184 open site-nights in total; 184 over 90 days).

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About Fallen Leaf Campground

• 204 campsites (204 listed in availability data)
• $47–$126 per night
• Recreation.gov rating 4.5/5 from 1,671 reviews
• Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up
• Activities: Swimming Site, Wildlife Viewing, Water Sports, Visitor Center, Hiking, Fishing, Interpretive Programs, Camping, Historic & Cultural Site, Boating

Fallen Leaf Campground is situated on the north shore of Fallen Leaf Lake and adjacent to Taylor Creek. The south shore of Lake Tahoe is less than a mile away. The campground features 206 sites that include six yurts and standard tent and RV sites. The campground is typically open from mid-May through mid-October. 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. It's a popular campground and tends to fill quickly. This location has limited staffing. Please call (530) 541-15…

Description excerpt from Recreation.gov.

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