Emerald Bay Boat Camp in CA -- Campground & RV Camping in California
Emerald Bay Boat Camp in CA
CA State Parks allows overnight stays only at the designated sites here.
Emerald Bay Boat-In Campground occupies the north shore of Emerald Bay at Lake Tahoe, accessible only by boat or hiking trail. Lakefront campsites with buoy moorings for personal watercraft, pier access, and seasonal restrooms. Granite formations frame the bay; Fannette Island hosts a historic tea house. Vikingsholm, a Scandinavian castle replica, anchors the area with a challenging 2-mile round-trip trail. The Rubicon Trail connects multiple parks around the bay. Designated underwater state park preserves historic watercraft below. Part of Emerald Bay State Park, a National Natural Landmark.
Grounded in parks.ca.gov · read August 24, 2026The road in has not been measured -- unknown, not bad.
Jakes Peak stands 2,885 ft above the site, 1.6 miles northwest. The Lake Tahoe shoreline is 0.1 mi off. The nearest town, South Lake Tahoe, is 6.6 mi off.
September normals 39–73°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.