![]() It’s a wonderful place to stop! We shared a BLT sandwich and a green salad. The lodge has a small cafe and a general store with a outdoor patio area overlooking the lake. We continue down the road to the lake and decide to stop at the Fallen Leaf Lodge for a bite to eat. The dappled lighting creates a very peaceful atmosphere as you walk through the garden filled with plaques dedicated to the memory of loved ones. The chapel, bell tower and memorial Garden is surrounded by a grove of aspens. I could instantly feel the calm and serenitiy of this place the moment I step onto the stone pathway leading to the chapel. It certainly pays to be a Stanford alumni-the lakeside setting is gorgeous! The camp is very well maintained with plenty of on-site activities.Īfter exiting the camp, we make another stop at the St Francis Chapel it’s a rustic building filled with lots of old time charm. This beautiful half mile out and back through this camp has outstanding views of the lake. It’s a private camp but the road along the shoreline is open to the public. Near the bottom of the road, we notice a sign pointing to Stanford Sierra Camp, so we cross the creek over to the campground. We turnaround and head back down towards Fallen Leaf Lake, be careful on the descent, the road conditions are pretty bad with patches of gravel. The short climb up here is well worth the effort-the views of the surrounding mountains and creek are amazing! Many day hikers take the Glen Alpine Trailhead for the 2 mile hike out to Glen Alpine Falls. The road goes for a mile up to Glen Alpine Creek and Lily Lake. It’s a much narrower section of road with very poor pavement! We stop at a overlook area with fantastic views of a small waterfall and chiseled rocky cliffs. Once you pass the marina and lodge area, the road continues upwards to Glen Alpine Rd. The scenery is absolutely gorgeous! The water is so very blue and crystal clear! The lake will come into view as you ride through the beautiful section of private homes nestled among the trees and along the shoreline. ![]() This narrow single lane road will take you through an open meadow with towering pines, firs and aspens. At the Y, go left to stay on Fallen Leaf Rd. We exit the motel and head west on Hwy 89 for 2 miles and turn left onto Fallen Leaf Rd you can’t miss it, there is a huge brown sign right before the turn. Today’s plan is to do a short leisurely ride out to Fallen Leaf Lake which is located about one mile south of Lake Tahoe. The big bear was not the only one up there-there were also two baby bears hanging along the limbs of the tree! Best to leave them alone and let them go about their way! It was last seen slowly walking down the street and later climbed up a tree. Apparently a bear rummaged through a dumpster and fell asleep across the street. ![]() The main lodge has two accessible guest rooms, several ramps, a lift for access between the first and second floors, and accessible public restrooms.There is some morning excitement amongst the guests at the Pine Cone Motel-there is a bear sighting! Earlier on, we heard some banging and clanking going on behind the motel and soon hear dogs barking. Upon request, Camp staff is happy to help transport individuals via Camp van or golf cart. With many activities spread out across this rugged mountain environment, it can be challenging for those using manual wheelchairs or those with difficulty walking to navigate the terrain. Situated at an elevation of 6,377 feet, Camp encompasses twenty acres of pristine forest on the shores of Fallen Leaf Lake in the Lake Tahoe basin. A bag-lunch sandwich bar is available daily for campers on the go. Help yourself to a selection of fresh fruit and vegetables, salads, fresh-baked specialty breads, savory vegetarian and traditional entrees, irresistible desserts and plenty of kid-friendly fare. Mealsĭelicious meals are served buffet-style and provide a healthy, plentiful feast for all palates. There are also phone booths and a business center with desktop computers in the Main Lodge. Please note that cabins do not include televisions, telephones, or kitchen facilities, and pets and smoking are prohibited.Ĭell phone reception can be spotty due to the mountain topography, so WiFi is available throughout the property. All linens are provided, and while daily housekeeping is not available, there is a coin-operated laundry room in the Main Lodge. Most units offer lake views and decks, and all have full private baths with one queen bed and up to four twin beds. Comfortable accommodations consist of charming, rustic cabins set in the forest beside the lake.
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