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Emerald Bay State Park
Ripples of water and spirals of clouds merge at Emerald Bay at this national natural landmark.
This California State Park is the land of the sheer Sierras, a maze of coves and lakeside campsites. This is one of Lake Tahoe's secrets that's impossible to keep to yourself. Situated right off highway 89, this park covers more than six miles of Lake Tahoe's west shore.
This national landmark includes one of the finest examples of Scandinavian architecture. The enchanted Vikingsholm Castle sits on an island in Emerald Bay and it looks like a wizard lives there. Dive even deeper in the surreal at the haunted tea house on Fannette Island, located in South Lake Tahoe.
Summer in Lake Tahoe is practically synonymous with watersports and you can also find boat-in camping at Emerald Bay. Even for explorers that prefer foot to paddle, this lush area has plenty to hike to. Try Eagle Falls, Maggie's Peaks, or just wander down to
This California State Park is the land of the sheer Sierras, a maze of coves and lakeside campsites. This is one of Lake Tahoe's secrets that's impossible to keep to yourself. Situated right off highway 89, this park covers more than six miles of Lake Tahoe's west shore.
This national landmark includes one of the finest examples of Scandinavian architecture. The enchanted Vikingsholm Castle sits on an island in Emerald Bay and it looks like a wizard lives there. Dive even deeper in the surreal at the haunted tea house on Fannette Island, located in South Lake Tahoe.
Summer in Lake Tahoe is practically synonymous with watersports and you can also find boat-in camping at Emerald Bay. Even for explorers that prefer foot to paddle, this lush area has plenty to hike to. Try Eagle Falls, Maggie's Peaks, or just wander down to the lake from the parking area.
Activities in the park
3 campgrounds in Emerald Bay State Park
Paddle or motor yourself to a lakeside campsite and sleep above the leftovers of sheer Sierra cliffs that descend into the slender bay to create a designated underwater park where scuba exploration is permitted! Boat-in camp features twenty primitive campsites tucked between the shade of trees, just a hop, skip and a jump from the sweet waters Read more...
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