Emerald Bay State Park  ·  Lake Tahoe, CA

Tahoe's most photographed spot
is also its hardest campsite to book.

Eagle Point has 100 drive-in sites. The 22 boat-in spots are even harder. We catch every cancellation so you can stay.

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~100
Eagle Point sites
Jun–Sep
Peak season
3M+
Annual Tahoe visitors
8 a.m.
Cancellations post
Why it's hard to book

Lake Tahoe in summer: 3 million visitors, almost no campsites

Emerald Bay is arguably the most photographed location in California, where the impossibly clear turquoise water, the 19th-century Vikingsholm castle, and the granite peaks draw millions of visitors every year.

Eagle Point Campground's ~100 drive-in sites are the only way to wake up here, and they book within minutes of opening on ReserveCalifornia. The 22 boat-in sites are even harder to get. Summer weekends are effectively impossible without a monitor.

Dibs on Dirt watches Emerald Bay around the clock so when someone's plans change, you're first to know. No refreshing. No luck required.

How it works

Three steps to your campsite

01
Enter your email
We send a one-time login link. No password needed, ever.
02
Set your dates
Pick Emerald Bay, enter your check-in and check-out dates, and choose your match preference.
03
Get alerted
We monitor ReserveCalifornia around the clock. You get the evening digest free. Premium emails you the moment a site opens.
Park details

Emerald Bay at a glance

Location
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Eagle Point sites
~100 drive-in
Boat Camp
22 boat-in sites
Nightly fee
$35 – $45
Best months
Jun – Sep
Hookups
No hookups
Pets allowed
Eagle Point only
Reservations
ReserveCalifornia

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