Boats & cruises
| Location | South Lake Tahoe, California |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | $25–$45/night |
| Maximum RV length | 18 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | electric |
| Pull-through sites | Yes |
| RV sites | 32 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Book on | California State Parks |
From the park's listing on California State Parks. Confirm details with the park before you book.
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Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Emerald Bay SP, not driving.
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights24 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights92 sites open for every night
Check availabilityThis weekend · Not yet releasedCalifornia State Parks hasn't opened these dates yet
Emerald Bay SP is a California State Parks campground in CA. It lists 5 RV or RV/tent sites and 35 tent sites for rigs up to 18 ft. Pets are allowed per the listing.
ADA Boat-In Site B016
If you require special assistance, please contact park by calling 530-525-9543 or Emerald.BayADA@parks.ca.gov 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 Oct 25, 2026.
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Availability checked Sep 12 on California State Parks. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
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| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 lower eagle point (sites 34-100) | – | – | $25 |
| 37 lower eagle point (sites 34-100) | – | – | $25 |
| 38 lower eagle point (sites 34-100) | – | – | $25 |
| 40 lower eagle point (sites 34-100) | – | – | $25 |
| 42 lower eagle point (sites 34-100) | – | – | $25 |
| 43 lower eagle point (sites 34-100) | – | – | $25 |
| 80 lower eagle point (sites 34-100) | – | – | $25 |
| 89 lower eagle point (sites 34-100) | – | – | $25 |
| 2 upper eagle point (sites 1-33) | – | – | $25 |
This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on California State Parks — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Longest RV site listed: 18 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool
Not listed — check the provider's page for check-in times, fees and rules.
Emerald Bay State Park is adjacent to D.L. Bliss State Park. With its rugged shoreline and blue-green water, Emerald Bay is one of the most photographed places in the world. Vikingsholm, a replica of a Scandinavian castle (800 A.D.), is part of the park. The building is considered one of the finest examples of Scandinavian
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | ReserveCalifornia [ReserveCalifornia] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
| Season |
Picks are 18 ft or shorter: the longest RV site listed here. Pickup area: Reno (Reno-Tahoe International (RNO)), about 42 mi straight-line from Emerald Bay SP. RV rentals in Reno
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Pick up in Reno| 5 upper eagle point (sites 1-33) | – | – | $25 |
| 25 upper eagle point (sites 1-33) | – | – | $25 |
| 31 upper eagle point (sites 1-33) | – | – | $25 |
| 32 upper eagle point (sites 1-33) | – | – | $25 |
| 34 lower eagle point (sites 34-100) | – | – | $25 |
| B001 boat-in camp area | – | – | $35 |
| B002 boat-in camp area | – | – | $35 |
| B003 boat-in camp area | – | – | $35 |
| B004 boat-in camp area | – | – | $35 |
| B006 boat-in camp area | – | – | $35 |
| B007 boat-in camp area | – | – | $35 |
| B008 boat-in camp area | – | – | $35 |
| B009 boat-in camp area | – | – | $35 |
| B010 boat-in camp area | – | – | $35 |
| B011 boat-in camp area | – | – | $35 |
| B012 boat-in camp area | – | – | $35 |
| B014 boat-in camp area | – | – | $35 |
| B015 boat-in camp area | – | – | $35 |
| B017 boat-in camp area | – | – | $35 |
| B019 boat-in camp area | – | – | $35 |
| B021 boat-in camp area | – | – | $35 |
| B022 boat-in camp area | – | – | $35 |
| B018 boat-in camp area | – | – | $35 |
| 90 lower eagle point (sites 34-100) | – | – | $35 |
| 73 lower eagle point (sites 34-100) | – | – | $35 |
| 81 lower eagle point (sites 34-100) | – | – | $35 |
| 84 lower eagle point (sites 34-100) | – | – | $35 |
| 85 lower eagle point (sites 34-100) | – | – | $35 |
| 95 lower eagle point (sites 34-100) | – | – | $35 |
| 97 lower eagle point (sites 34-100) | – | – | $35 |
| 35 lower eagle point (sites 34-100) | – | – | $35 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
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| Hookups | Not listed |
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Sources: ReserveCalifornia — Emerald Bay SP. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the reservecalifornia.com listing. Anything we can't source says so.
