Emerald Bay
California · State Park
Emerald Bay State Park is a stunning natural area located in California, known for its beautiful lake views, hiking trails, and vibrant landscapes.
Campgrounds
- Boat-In Camp Area — June – September · 20 tent sites · 6,245 ft · reserve
- Upper Eagle Point (sites 1-33) — June – September · 33 sites · 6,576 ft · reserve
- Lower Eagle Point (sites 34-100) — June – September · 67 sites · 6,374 ft · reserve
Top trails
- Vikingsholm Trail — 1.7 mi one way
- Emerald Bay via Lighthouse and Rubicon Trail — 16.6 mi one way
- Emerald Point Trail — 5.2 mi out & back
- Eagle Falls Vista Point Loop — 0.6 mi loop
- D.L. Bliss State Park to Emerald Bay State Park via Rubicon Trail — 7.6 mi one way
Visiting
Fees — Daily Vehicle: $10, Hourly Vehicle: $3, Tahoe Regional Annual: $75.
Parking: Capacity is very limited; arriving before 9 AM or after 3 PM and avoiding weekends is strongly advised. Overnight parking is not permitted even with a backcountry permit or Boat Camp reservation; payment is by self-pay machine accepting credit card or cash with exact change required.. Dogs allowed on leash. Cell service: limited. Phone: (530) 541-6498.
Typical weather
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 29°F | 5.9 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 28°F | 5.5 in |
| Mar | 43°F | 30°F | 5.1 in |
| Apr | 47°F | 33°F | 2.7 in |
| May | 56°F | 40°F | 2.0 in |
| Jun | 68°F | 48°F | 0.8 in |
| Jul | 78°F | 56°F | 0.4 in |
| Aug | 77°F | 57°F | 0.4 in |
| Sep | 71°F | 52°F | 0.6 in |
| Oct | 59°F | 43°F | 1.7 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 34°F | 3.4 in |
| Dec | 39°F | 28°F | 5.7 in |
Top spots
- Vikingsholm — POI
- Fannette Island — POI
- Eagle Falls — POI
- Inspiration Point — POI
- Fannette Island Tea House — POI
- Eagle Point Overlook — POI
- Emerald Bay Maritime Heritage Trail — POI
Coordinates: 38.9500, -120.1082. Official website.
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