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  4. Emerald Bay SP

Camping at Emerald Bay SP

State park · 98 campsites

A forested campground near hiking. RV fit varies by site.

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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 18 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Hookups available
  • Pets welcome
  • Public land
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

0 available sites

0 open of 98 sites
No sites offered for these dates.

We checked every night of your stay on California State Parks: no site is open for all 2 nights. Some sites are open on some nights.

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lower eagle point (sites 34-100)
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lower eagle point (sites 34-100)
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lower eagle point (sites 34-100)
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lower eagle point (sites 34-100)
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lower eagle point (sites 34-100)
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lower eagle point (sites 34-100)
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lower eagle point (sites 34-100)
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lower eagle point (sites 34-100)
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upper eagle point (sites 1-33)
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Park notices 2
  • ADA Boat-In Site B016

    If you require special assistance, please contact park by calling 530-525-9543 or [email protected] 72 hours or more in advance.

  • Emerald Bay SPBoat-In Camp Area

    Consecutive day stay is 7 days; must leave for 48 hours; then you may return for another consecutive day stay of 7 days. Maximum stay in a calendar year for the Boat-In Camp Area is 14 days.

From the California State Parks booking site, checked Nov 7, 2026.

No site is open for every night of your stay

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Amenities & location

  • Campfire Allowed
  • Electric Hookup
  • Fire Ring
  • Food Locker
  • Grill
  • Pets Allowed
  • Picnic Table
Pets
Pets welcome

Location

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Emerald Bay SP: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Emerald Bay SP?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Emerald Bay SP?
Reservable on reservecalifornia.com (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Emerald Bay SP?
Pets allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the reservecalifornia.com listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing No RV sites listed
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 6 pull-through, 73 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 76 paved, 3 gravel site driveways
Pets
Listing Pets allowed
Shade
Listing 0 of 89 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on reservecalifornia.com
Hookups & power · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water · Price · Stay limits · Getting there
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upper eagle point (sites 1-33)
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$25
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upper eagle point (sites 1-33)
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upper eagle point (sites 1-33)
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upper eagle point (sites 1-33)
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lower eagle point (sites 34-100)
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B001
boat-in camp area
––$35
B002
boat-in camp area
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B003
boat-in camp area
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B004
boat-in camp area
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B006
boat-in camp area
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B007
boat-in camp area
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B008
boat-in camp area
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B009
boat-in camp area
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B010
boat-in camp area
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B011
boat-in camp area
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B012
boat-in camp area
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B014
boat-in camp area
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B015
boat-in camp area
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B017
boat-in camp area
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B019
boat-in camp area
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B021
boat-in camp area
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B022
boat-in camp area
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B018
boat-in camp area
––$35
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lower eagle point (sites 34-100)
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lower eagle point (sites 34-100)
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lower eagle point (sites 34-100)
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lower eagle point (sites 34-100)
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lower eagle point (sites 34-100)
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lower eagle point (sites 34-100)
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lower eagle point (sites 34-100)
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35
lower eagle point (sites 34-100)
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✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights39 sites open for every night

Rv Village Campground at Camp Richardson Resort

4 mi from Emerald Bay SP (straight-line) 4.0 · 91 Recreation.gov reviews
RV sites w/ hookups
Sites from $80/night
$160 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · you book on their site
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Lake Tahoe KOA Journey

8.7 mi from Emerald Bay SP (straight-line)
KOA doesn't share live availability with us; check dates on their site
Booked on KOA
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No sites offered for these dates

D.L. Bliss SP

1.7 mi from Emerald Bay SP (straight-line)
California State Parks isn't offering sites Nov 13–15
Rates & availability from California State Parks · you book on their site
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Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Lake Tahoe East Shore Trail Self-Guided E-Bike Tour — 2–4 Hours Lake Tahoe area · 2 hr–4 hr · from $100/person
    • Lake Tahoe Emerald Bay Scenic Cruise Lake Tahoe area · 2 hr–3 hr · from $116/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • Ultimate Lake Tahoe Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Lake Tahoe area · 3 hr–4 hr · from $14/person
Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 30 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 18 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

2020 Braxton Creek Bushwhacker Standard Model
2020 Braxton Creek Bushwhacker Standard Model

Travel trailer · 13 ft · sleeps 2 · 20 mi from campground

$85/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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Coachman clipper ultra light- Bunkhouse
Coachman clipper ultra light- Bunkhouse

Travel trailer · 18 ft · sleeps 5 · 40 mi from campground

$97/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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American Teardrop Falcon *Only 800 LB Tow Like A Dream!*
American Teardrop Falcon *Only 800 LB Tow Like A Dream!*

Travel trailer · 12 ft · sleeps 2 · 41 mi from campground

$65/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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Things to do

Activities near Emerald Bay SP

Bookable tours nearby

Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Lake Tahoe Emerald Bay Scenic Cruise
Lake Tahoe Emerald Bay Scenic Cruise

Lake Tahoe area · 2 hr–3 hr · from $116/person

Lake Tahoe East Shore Trail Self-Guided E-Bike Tour — 2–4 Hours
Lake Tahoe East Shore Trail Self-Guided E-Bike Tour — 2–4 Hours

Lake Tahoe area · 2 hr–4 hr · from $100/person

Ultimate Lake Tahoe Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Ultimate Lake Tahoe Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Lake Tahoe area · 3 hr–4 hr · from $14/person

See 6 more bookable tours
Scenic Snowshoe Adventure in South Lake Tahoe, CA
Scenic Snowshoe Adventure in South Lake Tahoe, CA

Lake Tahoe area · 2 hr · from $110/person

Clear Kayak Tour of Sand Harbor's Crystal Clear Waters
Clear Kayak Tour of Sand Harbor's Crystal Clear Waters

Lake Tahoe area · 2.5 hr · from $150/person

Lake Tahoe Evening Dinner Cruise
Lake Tahoe Evening Dinner Cruise

Lake Tahoe area · 3 hr–4 hr · from $170/person

Private Yacht-Class Boat Tour on Lake Tahoe
Private Yacht-Class Boat Tour on Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe area · 2 hr · from $642/person

Emerald Bay Helicopter Tour of Lake Tahoe
Emerald Bay Helicopter Tour of Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe area · 10 min–12 min · from $139/person

Yosemite Grand Adventure - day tour from S. Lake Tahoe
Yosemite Grand Adventure - day tour from S. Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe area · 14 hr · from $270/person

Compare site types

98 individual reservable campsites from California State Parks, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Other sites

98 sites · $35, $45/night

Loops: Lower Eagle Point (sites 34-100) loop (51), Upper Eagle Point (sites 1-33) loop (29), Boat-In Camp Area (18)

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15