8/3/2023 0 Comments Fallen leaf lake camping![]() ![]() If your dog likes the water, you can bring a raft, inner tubes, kayaks, or other floatation devices to paddle out into the water with the dog swimming behind you. There are plenty of squirrels and waterfowl that can lead your dog into places where you will have a hard time getting them back. If your dog has a high prey drive, you might want to keep them on a leash. Dogs that are well-trained can be off leash but make sure that you have good recall training because there is nothing but open space and forest behind the beach. Even when crowded, this beach has plenty of space for everyone that wants to visit. The beach itself is a soft sand beach with a beautiful backdrop of the Sierra Nevada Mountains on one side and Lake Tahoe on the other. They have a small parking lot so as long as it’s not a crowded day, you can usually find parking. Because of all the hiking we were already doing, we ended up just driving there for most of our visits. This beach is a little less than a mile away so it’s within biking and walking distance from the Fallen Leaf campground. Kiva Beach is 1 of 2 dog friendly beaches in Tahoe. We will definitely use this campground next time we are up there. Fallen Leaf Lake is a great spot to spend some time away from the crowds and take in all of the scenery that Tahoe has to offer. It is also away from the main road so you don’t really hear the traffic that can sometimes spoil a good camping trip. We chose this specific campground because it was within walking distance of Kiva Beach, one of the most popular dog beaches in Lake Tahoe, and it backs up to the relatively secluded Fallen Leaf Lake, which is another dog friendly area. This campground has decently spaced campsites and you won’t feel cramped when you start to settle in. We pulled into Fallen Leaf campground located on the south side of the lake a little after 1pm. ![]() After stretching our legs for about 30 minutes, we hopped back into the car to finish the trip into Tahoe. They have separate sections for small and large dogs and they also have a separate area in the middle that contains a dog agility course that Sierra enjoyed checking out. The dog park we stopped at was located in Stockton, CA and was called BarkleyVille Dog Park. This way, when we arrived at the campsite, we could get camp set up without Sierra losing her mind. ![]() As with all trips where we have long distance driving, we stopped at a dog park that was about 7 hours into the trip to help get some of her, and our, pent up energy out. We took Sierra to dog day care for two days straight leading up to our departure so she would be nice and tired for the 9 hour car ride and it worked much better than we expected. My wife, Kelly, was opposed to this early morning, but I convinced her by taking the first shift of driving so she could continue sleeping (she would be thanking me later for the extra couple hours of relaxation we got once there). We did this for two reasons: 1) to avoid LA traffic 2) to get to our campground as close to check-in time as possible so we could maximize the time spend in Tahoe. We started or trip in the wee hours of the morning and got on the road at 4:30am. In this blog, I will go into detail about everything we were able to cram into the 1 week we spent there. There are so many options for dog friendly activities in Tahoe, you could spend all summer here and still barely scratch the surface. This was the first trip where I think we actually accomplished this seemingly impossible feat. As anyone who has a Husky, or any other high energy dog knows, they are almost impossible to tire out. We were even able to go river rafting with Sierra, which was one of the highlights of the trip and the whole Tahoe experience wouldn’t have been the same without her. The restaurants that are dog friendly have patio seating and some even provide doggie menus as well. The two beaches are on opposite sides of the lake, so you are never too far from one. Some trails require a leash but others allow your well-trained dog to wander off leash to explore. They range from easy to difficult, which means there is something for every type of hike you are in the mood for. ![]() Most of the trails are dog friendly and there are so many to choose from, you will never be able to get to them all. There are trails, two dog beaches, rafting adventures, and dog friendly restaurants everywhere. First things first, if you enjoy camping with your dog, Tahoe needs to be at the top of your list of places to go in California. Over the summer, we took a camping trip to Lake Tahoe with Sierra. It’s been a while since my last post but I wanted to get this one out before the end of the year. ![]()
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