# Emerald Bay State Park

- URL: https://laketahoecampgrounds.com/stays/emerald-bay-sp-18900
- Run by: California State Parks (Emerald Bay State Park) (public land)
- Book on: UseDirect <https://www.reservecalifornia.com/park/641>
- Guest rating: No reviews listed
- Coordinates (per listing): 38.9598888069999, -120.096555255

Listing facts below come from the reservecalifornia.com listing.

| Fact | Official (source) | Listing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Max rig length | Official limit 18 ft max camper/motorhome; 15 ft max trailer (California State Parks) ([California State Parks — Emerald Bay SP (page updated Aug 24, 2026)](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=506)) | — |
| Hookups & power | — | Hookup type not listed for RV sites |
| Pull-through / back-in | — | Not listed — check with campground |
| Road & site access | — | 76 paved, 3 gravel site driveways |
| Pets | Dogs are not allowed on any trails or roads into Emerald Bay, on the beach or at the Boat Camp ([California State Parks — Emerald Bay SP (page updated Aug 24, 2026)](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=506)) | Pets allowed |
| Generators | — | Not listed — check with campground |
| Quiet hours | — | Not listed — check with campground |
| Cell signal | — | Not listed — check with campground |
| Starlink / satellite | — | Not listed — check with campground |
| Water | — | Not listed — check with campground |
| Shade | — | 0 of 89 sites that report shade are listed as shaded |
| Booking | Reservations on ReserveCalifornia (1-800-444-7275) up to 6 months before arrival; the Lake Tahoe area is popular and California State Parks recommends reserving ([California State Parks — D.L. Bliss SP](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=505)) | — |
| Price | — | Lowest listed rate $25/night (live price once you pick dates) |
| Stay limits | — | 7 nights max |
| Getting there | On Highway 89 on the west shore; maximum vehicle length in the Emerald Bay area is 18 ft (no motorhomes over 18 ft, no trailers), and overnight parking isn't allowed ([California State Parks — Emerald Bay SP (page updated Aug 24, 2026)](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=506)) | 10.1 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 0.6 mi to Emerald Bay (straight-line, not driving) |
| Bear & food storage | Food, beverages, toiletries and scented trash must go in the campsite's metal food locker except while eating or cooking; ice chests may not be stored in vehicles. Bear-proof coolers must be locked (up to a $1,000 fine) ([California State Parks — Tahoe State Recreation Area](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=504)) | — |
| Season | Eagle Point Campground and the Boat In Campground have closed for the 2026 season (page updated Aug 24, 2026) ([California State Parks — Emerald Bay SP (page updated Aug 24, 2026)](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=506)) | — |

Amenities (per listing): campfire allowed, fire ring, food locker, grill, pets allowed, picnic table, electric hookup

HTML version with live availability: https://laketahoecampgrounds.com/stays/emerald-bay-sp-18900