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$47 - $128 / night
There are a bunch of cul-de-sacs, so everything is spaced out and it's great for walking the dogs around.
Very clean bathroom great staff dog friendly and large sites.
$25 - $45 / night
The campground is dog friendly but dogs are only allowed on the paved road; no trails or scenic view points. Overall very nice campground.
$59 - $94 / night
Dog friendly :)
$35 / night
Nice and quiet except for a few screaming kids and barking dogs.
Lots of squirrels, chipmunks and jays.
$47 - $49 / night
It's right on the California-nevada state line near Lake Tahoe. In my opinion, this is one of the most beautiful places in the US.
$41 - $45 / night
Campground is right on the main drag through town and just across the street and a short walk to the lake, although the lake does not permit dogs
$25 - $475 / night
This campground is on the West side in California about halfway up Lake Tahoe. You take a very winding and narrow two-lane road.
$15 - $30 / night
It is a good place for dogs, though it is requested that you clean up after them.
GuideA great campsite not too far from South Lake Tahoe. While most campsites are on the smaller size, there are a few which can accommodate larger tents. The hosts were very friendly and on the whole, those who camp here are courteous and respectful of others and the site. I highly recommend this campground to anyone looking for a campsite that’s laid back, quiet and away from the crowds other sites like Richardson draw. Definitely a site worth coming back to
LegendWe stayed here for two nights last year during a Northern California Camping trip. This site is on the western side of Lake Tahoe about 20 minutes from South Lake Tahoe. It’s a beautiful lake side campground with a very nice sandy beach for those willing to brave the cool waters. The sites are on top of each other. So you will need to pick your site carefully. This is also a popular campground and you will need to plan ahead or get lucky claiming a walk up site. The camp staff were very helpful and the facilities were great. This is a safe choice for a Tahoe visit, especially those traveling with kids.
LegendKit Carson is located about 20-miles from South Lake Tahoe. There 20 or so camping spots that are spread out among the trees. The campground is located along a river that's a nice place to fish or swim. The water temperature during the summer wasn't that bad. The campground offers the standard fire pit, table and bear locker. It also has pit toilets and no showers.
Across the street is a small cafe that has internet service. They offer breakfast, coffee/tea and some sandwiches.
In the town of Markleeville, 10 miles away, there's Grover Hot Springs which is a fun place to visit.
The only downside is that Highway 89 runs along the campground so traffic can be heard. Don't let this deter you from staying here.
The camp hosts, Gunny, was very friendly and welcoming.
Cell Service: Poor - Verizon
GuideWe had a great time at this winter paradise!! South Lake Tahoe had gotten 20 inches of snow in the 14 days prior to our arrival, then got four more inches while we were there. Practice your backing up, the plowed snow made some of the pull through sites back in only!! The huge, beautiful trees made for some additional obstacles. The best part of our stay was the assistance we received from TERRY in changing sites and getting set up. The campground is close enough to all the activities in South Lake Tahoe. The plowed snow and ice made walking through the campground very difficult, but there wasn’t anyplace else you could put it. The dog park was great!! When you’re traveling with a Great Dane and Australian Shepard, that’s a big deal!! We’ll stay here again...maybe in the summer!!
LegendFallen Leaf Campground is located on south lake Tahoe about a mile from the beach. It's a great staging campground to all that south lake Tahoe has to offer to include, hiking, paddle boarding, swimming, fishing, gambling and much more.
The campground is large but most of the campsite are spread out. However there are a few that are right on top of each other so be wise in choosing. There's a path to the actual Fallen Lake which is beautiful.
Cell Service: Bad
GuideOnly $35 dollars, which is the cheapest you'll find north of South Lake Tahoe. Perfect for tent camping. Not busy at all during the non reserve season. Would go again for sure.
ScoutGorgeous campground, owned by the city of South Lake Tahoe. Not many hookups, but perfect location for visiting SLT. Beach across the street. Only 3 stars because of hookup situation and extra charge to dump.
ScoutLarge campground. Some sites very spacious. Fallen Leaf Lake is accessible within campground. Bike trail from campground to Lake Tahoe bike trail. Ten min drive to Emerald Bay and 20 min to Stateline of South Lake Tahoe. Many excursions and hiking trails. Breathtakingly beautiful.
RangerIt is our home Campground with our CRA Colorado River Adventures membership. About 1.5hr from Sacramento and South Lake Tahoe. Built thick forest of the Sierra mountains. Nice size campsites. Water and Electricity only. There is Honeybucket truck that comes around Monday Wednesday and Friday. A dump station on site. Great place to camp. List goes on and
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