This is a high elevation area, so beware of altitude sickness.ĭirections: From South Lake Tahoe, take Hwy 89 north. Both the meadow and trail to the lake are on gentle terrain. Please be considerate and stay on designated trails and roads. Peak flowering time is in late June-July. Lupine, Mallow, Corn Lily, and Yampah are just some of the flowers that one can see in bloom. Viewing Information: The meadow is easy to access as it is next to a road. Side trips can be taken to Fallen Leaf Lake or to Lake Tahoe. The meadow is located next to a paved road and is easy to access. Please come and enjoy one of your national treasures.įrederick's Meadow is located next to Fallen Leaf Lake, surrounded by Aspen stands and conifers at 6300 feet. Relaxation and recreation abound in the Lake Tahoe Basin. The lake's elevation averages 6,225 feet, and surrounding peaks reach heights of up to 10,880 feet.
Both Forest Service land and Lake Tahoe straddle California-Nevada state line. Frederick's Meadowĭescription: The Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The Pope-Baldwin bike path parallels Highway 89.Frederick's Meadow. 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. 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. 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. 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.
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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