
South Lake Tahoe is less than 10 minutes away by car, and we loved being able to go there for lunch at Sprouts Cafe (one of our favorite stops!) and knowing that supermarkets and pharmacies were nearby if we needed something. It wasn’t a problem for us at all, but if you really want to feel isolated, you might want to try the tent/RV sites located along the edge of the campground. The only downside to the yurts is that they’re near the bathrooms, which means that they’re also close to other campsites. The rest of the site is the same as the tent/RV sites: there’s a large picnic table, bear box, fire pit, etc. There was also a nice area behind our yurt for our kids to play with no other campsites behind us. Besides the novelty (for us anyway) of staying in a yurt, they’re great because there’s a heater and beds. There are only a few yurts at the campground, and we’re so glad we were able to stay in one. Read more: A Guide to Visiting Pinnacles National Park The yurts Our favorites are the even numbers 58-70, #7 next to the bike trail, or 94 & 95 for the views. Trust me, Fallen Leaf Campground feels like a world away! For the best campsites, try one of the sites around the perimeter. Once we got used to it, it was totally fine.Īs you drive past South Lake Tahoe, you’ll see other Lake Tahoe RV parks that are much more crowded and next to the road. See the bottom of this post for info on the bears, but basically, you have to keep everything scented (food and toiletries) inside the bear box, and the box must be closed when you’re not actively taking things in and out. The campground also has private bathrooms with coin-operated showers with plenty of hot water.Įach site has a large space for an RV, a tent (even a huge one like ours!), a long picnic table, a fire pit, and a bear box, which must be used. The sites are close to water taps and bathrooms that have flush toilets and sinks (but no soap or towels). We stayed in a busier part of the park and still felt like we had enough space between us and our neighbors. Most of the 206 campsites are spacious and not too close to neighboring sites. Some of the sites are better maintained than others, so I recommend booking early, checking on Campground Photos for more site information, and maybe calling to ask for more detail about the sites you’re choosing.

With 206 sites to choose from, you can find something to accommodate your RV and/or tent.

Even though it accommodates RVs, it doesn’t feel like a big RV park. Fallen Leaf Lake Campground is huge but doesn’t feel busy at all.
