The Pope-Baldwin bike path parallels Highway 89. Tallac trailheads are nearby for excellent day hiking and backpacking in the Desolation Wilderness. Walks on the Rainbow Trail and to the Stream Profile Chamber. The Taylor Creek Visitor Center is directly across Highway 89 and has interpretive programs, guided Hikers can access the 1-mile Moraine Trail from the campground. 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. Lakes, but anglers generally have better luck at Lake Tahoe. Today, the remains of the resort and the restored estates attract thousands of visitors annually to recapture this bygone and significant era in Tahoe's history.īoth Fallen Leaf Lake and Lake Tahoe offer opportunities for non-motorized and motorized boating, tubing, waterskiing and windsurfing. The campground has some resident black bears that are often seen by guests please be safe around bears.Ī century ago, what is now the Tallac Historic Site held the ''Grandest Resort in the World'' and the summer retreats for three of San Francisco Bay Area's socially elite families. 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. One RV per single site, most sites can accommodate 2 extra vehicles at an additional fee per vehicle to be paid at campground. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov. Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site.Please keep boats clean, drained and dry, and dispose of any debris away from all water sources. Transport or introduction of aquatic invasive species is illegal.Click here for more information about Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit.For current fire conditions or weather closures contact the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit Supervisor's Office, (530) 543-2600 Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed.The campground is available by reservation only first-come, first-served sites are not available.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.Using the pre-check in will require you to check in with the campground office upon arrival. Need to KnowĪll campers must register at the campground entrance kiosk. A camp host is on-site, and firewoodĪnd supplies can be purchased from the camp store. Each yurt and standard site has a bear-proof food storage locker, campfire ring, pedestal grill and picnic table.Ĭoin-operated shower facilities, water spigots and accessible restrooms with flush toilets are scattered throughout the campground. 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. The yurts sit on a wooden platform and have an electric light and space heater, but no additional electric plug-ins. It's a popular campground and tends to fill quickly.Įach yurt provides a cabin-like space for a family of five or six people. 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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