Lovers Leap Campground
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- Bring cash for fees in case card payment isn't available on site.
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Lover's Leap is a steep granite cliff band in El Dorado County, California, United States, a landmark which catches the eye as one travels by, and a popular destination for climbers. The origin of its name is unknown, but common to most Lover's Leaps, one version from local folklore says two Native Americans lovers leapt to their deaths from the summit.

trail in Strawberry, California

waterfall in El Dorado County, California, United States

mountain in the Lake Tahoe area of California, in the the United States of America
Echo Lake (formerly, Echo) is a small unincorporated community in El Dorado County, California, United States, along U.S. Route 50 in the mountains of the Sierra Nevada. It is 1.5 miles (2.4 km) north-northwest of Echo Summit. Echo Lake's nearest neighboring town is Little Norway. The ZIP code is 95721. The community is inside area code 530. The elevation of Echo Lake is 7539 feet (2298 m). The av

mountain in California, United States of America
Fallen Leaf is an unincorporated community in El Dorado County, California. It is located at the south end of Fallen Leaf Lake, at an elevation of 6527 feet (1959 m). A resort called Fallen Leaf Lodge was founded by William W. Price in 1908. A post office opened in that year.
The Glen Alpine Springs trailhead or Glen Alpine trailhead is located off Highway 89 a few miles north of South Lake Tahoe, California, at Fallen Leaf Lake just to the west of Lake Tahoe. The road to the trailhead is not plowed in winter and can normally be accessed May - October. A mile up the trail is 'The Historical Preservation of Glen Alpine Springs'. Glen Alpine Springs was one of Tahoe's fi
The Glen Alpine Springs trailhead or Glen Alpine trailhead is located off Highway 89 a few miles north of South Lake Tahoe, California, at Fallen Leaf Lake just to the west of Lake Tahoe. The road to the trailhead is not plowed in winter and can normally be accessed May - October. A mile up the trail is 'The Historical Preservation of Glen Alpine Springs'. Glen Alpine Springs was one of Tahoe's fi
🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
- Strawberry Market
- Echo Chalet
- Convenience
🍽️ Food & drink
- Baja Grill
- Solstice Eatery
- Corkscrew Bar
🚰 Drinking water
- Drinking water
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
- Mens Restroom
- Womans Restroom
🎾 Sports
- Swimming pool
- Berkeley Camp Pool
- Swimming
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How much does it cost to camp at Lovers Leap Campground?
Lovers Leap Campground charges a camping fee.
Is there WiFi at Lovers Leap Campground?
No, there's no internet access on site.
Who runs Lovers Leap Campground?
Lovers Leap Campground is operated by United States Forest Service.
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