California Lakes: 60 Vacation Lakes in California

Featured California Lake

Lake Name	Lake Summary
Fallen Leaf Lake	Travelers who enjoy the splendor of Lake Tahoe might never be aware of the smaller but very beautiful Fallen Leaf Lake that is located just one mile south in El Dorado County, California. This glacial freshwater lake, at 2.9 miles (4.6 kilometers) long and 0.9 miles (1.4 kilometers) wide, is the second largest alpine lake in the Tahoe Basin. It is more secluded and difficult to access than Lake Tahoe, as Fallen Lake Road is a one-lane road. Fallen Leaf Lake is a hidden gem that features serenity and fun for the whole family. The U.S. Forest Service and the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit lease most of the land surrounding Fallen Leaf Lake to private homeowners, so there is limited access to the lake for the general public, but there are still plenty of opportunities for enjoyment. Fallen Leaf Lake is supplied with water from the Glen Alpine Creek, flowing in from the south end of the lake. Although other smaller sources contribute, Glen Alpine Creek is by far the most significant ... (read more about Fallen Leaf Lake, California)

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Fallen Leaf Lake

Travelers who enjoy the splendor of Lake Tahoe might never be aware of the smaller but very beautiful Fallen Leaf Lake that is located just one mile south in El Dorado County, California. This glacial freshwater lake, at 2.9 miles (4.6 kilometers) long and 0.9 miles (1.4 kilometers) wide, is the second largest alpine lake in the Tahoe Basin. It is more secluded and difficult to access than Lake Tahoe, as Fallen Lake Road is a one-lane road. Fallen Leaf Lake is a hidden gem that features serenity and fun for the whole family. The U.S. Forest Service and the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit lease most of the land surrounding Fallen Leaf Lake to private homeowners, so there is limited access to the lake for the general public, but there are still plenty of opportunities for enjoyment. Fallen Leaf Lake is supplied with water from the Glen Alpine Creek, flowing in from the south end of the lake. Although other smaller sources contribute, Glen Alpine Creek is by far the most significant ... (read more about Fallen Leaf Lake, California)