Fallen Leaf Campgrounds at Lake Tahoe

06/16/2026

🔥Campfire Restrictions🔥
A friendly reminder, on National Forest lands at Lake Tahoe, campfires (including wood, charcoal or any other solid fuels) are only permitted within permanent, iron fire rings in campgrounds listed in Exhibit A of the Forest Order. Link:⬇️

Campfires are not permitted:
⚠in Desolation Wilderness or Meiss Country,
⚠along the Pacific Crest or Tahoe Rim trails,
⚠on National Forest beaches, day-use or picnic areas, trails or trailheads,
⚠in rock fire rings or in the general forest.

Unless restricted, portable stoves and appliances with on/off switches or valves are permitted with a valid permit. Link:⬇️

Finally, please be aware that fire restrictions on private, local and state lands may vary. Visit the Tahoe Living With Fire website to view the Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team map of fire restrictions around the Tahoe Basin. Link:⬇️


Tahoe Living With Fire Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team CAL FIRE Amador-El Dorado Unit CAL FIRE NEU Nevada Division of Forestry City of South Lake Tahoe Government Lake Valley Fire Protection District (official) Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District North Tahoe Fire Protection District South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue Tahoe Rim Trail Association Pacific Crest Trail Association Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association

01/05/2026

🌊 We’re Hiring for Summer 2026! 🌲
Team Tahoe is excited to open hiring for the May–October 2026 season!
If you’re passionate about hospitality, safety, teamwork, and the outdoors, this could be your dream summer job. Come work and play surrounded by crystal-clear waters, unbeatable views, hiking, and more.
✨ What to expect:
• $17.75/hour (ALL hours paid) with opportunities for in-season raises
• 35–40 hours/week (varies by location & season) + occasional overtime
• Couples work the same schedule with 2 days off
• Diverse roles overseeing campgrounds, beaches & day-use areas
• FHU & off-grid sites available + fuel stipends
• Golf carts for camp hosts & work vehicles for site managers
• Opportunities to grow with ExplorUS at locations nationwide
Our team takes pride in providing exceptional hospitality, supporting our local communities, and protecting the environment through our partnership with the U.S. Forest Service.
👉 Apply & submit your resume using the link below:

https://recruitingbypaycor.com/career/CareerHome.action?clientId=8a7883d092bba0c20192de88540f095e&specialization=

Thanks!

07/18/2025

Congratulations to Fallen Leaf #1 and Nevada Beach #3, for being voted Best of Tahoe campgrounds for 2025, in the Tahoe Daily Tribune voting contest!

06/20/2025

Lake Tahoe Hospitality,LLC/Tahoe Recreation, is excited to announce that we have completed the installation of new outdoor showers with foot rinses at Baldwin Beach, Pope Beach and Nevada Beach. We hope you enjoy this new addition the next time you visit these beaches!

05/24/2025

LAKE TAHOE, Calif. / Nev. – Post-mortem pathology results have ruled out public speculation of a vehicle strike as the cause of a bear’s deterioration when she was found with her yearling in a public...

05/16/2025

Baldwin Beach, Nevada Beach and Pope Beach, Officially opens for the 2025 season tomorrow. Friday May 16th!! Season Day Passes will be sold at all 3 locations. The cost of the pass this year is $120.00. The cost of the Day Pass is $12.00. As a reminder Dogs are not allowed at Pope or Baldwin Beach. Dogs are welcome at the boat in area of Nevada beach or Kiva beach. Dog Must Be on a 6' leash at all times. We look forward to seeing you this season.

05/02/2025

Happy May Day! Tahoe Recreation is happy to announce that Inspiration Point parking area is now open for the 2025 season. As a reminder this is and has always been a FEE area. Please follow the instructions on the kiosk to pay your FEE. FEE Envelopes and Pens are provided at the Kiosk. Thank you and Enjoy the views!

04/12/2025

True Fact!

Please don't feed the wildlife...no matter how persistently they stare at your snacks! 👀

Ravens are notorious campsite bandits! These clever birds can tear into bags, unzip backpacks, open containers, scatter your kitchen supplies, and quickly sn**ch your food.

Often portrayed as tricksters or villainous sidekicks, ravens are incredibly intelligent. They even know when a rival raven is watching their hidden food stash!

To keep your campsite raven-proof:

✅ Store all food in secure, animal-proof containers.

✅ Pack away kitchen items when not in use.

✅ Never leave trash or scraps out—ravens (and other wildlife) will definitely take advantage!

A little extra caution protects your supplies and helps keep wildlife wild.

Photo by Jayce Parkey

04/12/2025

Whose ready to Camp!! Fallen Leaf, Nevada and William Kent,campgrounds will open May 23rd, for the 2025 season. Baldwin, Pope and Nevada Beach, beaches will open May 16th!! We look forward to seeing you this season! Till then enjoy the refreshing sound of the stream flowing through Fallen Leaf campground. Video credit Kimberly Gramckow.