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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.

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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
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