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. 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. FacilitiesĮach yurt provides a cabin-like space for a family of five or six people.

The Pope-Baldwin bike path parallels Highway 89. 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. The Pope-Baldwin bike path parallels Highway 89.Hikers can access the 1-mile Moraine Trail from the campground. 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. The campground has some resident black bears that are often seen by guests please be safe around bears.īoth Fallen Leaf Lake and Lake Tahoe offer opportunities for non-motorized and motorized boating, tubing, waterskiing and windsurfing. 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. 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. Nearby attractionsĪ 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. A camp host is on-site, and firewoodĪnd supplies can be purchased from the camp store.

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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