Are pets allowed at Eagle Point Campground (Emerald Bay State Park)?

Dogs are not allowed in most areas of Emerald Bay State Park (see the park page)

Eagle Point Campground (Emerald Bay State Park)

California · West Shore & Emerald Bay (CA)

Eagle Point Campground (Emerald Bay State Park) is in South Lake Tahoe, CA, run by California State Parks. It has tent and RV sites, with an official RV limit of 18 ft.

No reviews listedBook on reservecalifornia.com

Highway 89, South Lake Tahoe, CA

Quick facts

Agency / operator	California State Parks
Booking	ReserveCalifornia — Up to 6 months to the day before arrival; new dates open daily at 8 a.m. PT [California State Parks]
Max RV / trailer length	18 ft camper/motorhome; 15 ft trailer (official) [California State Parks]
Bear storage	Metal bear-resistant food locker at each campsite (inside 36" D × 43" W × 22" H); food, drinks, toiletries, scented trash and ice chests go in it day and night [California State Parks]
Season	Eagle Point Campground has closed for the 2026 season (California State Parks, updated 08/24/2026) [California State Parks]
Hookups	Not listed
Dogs	Dogs are only allowed in the campground area at Emerald Bay State Park [California State Parks]

Sources: California State Parks — ReserveCalifornia FAQ (rolling window examples) (checked 2026-10-18); California State Parks — Emerald Bay SP (page updated Aug 24, 2026) (checked 2026-10-18). "Not listed" means no source we use states it.

This weekend (Fri, Oct 23 – Sun, Oct 25): Closed for season. Eagle Point Campground has closed for the 2026 season (California State Parks, page updated Aug 24, 2026). Walk-in hiking to the south Rubicon trailhead is still allowed: pack in, pack out, no services. 2027 dates aren't posted yet. Source: California State Parks — Emerald Bay SP (updated 08/24/2026)

Max rig length: Official limit 18 ft max camper/motorhome; 15 ft max trailer — Max trailer 15 ft; max camper/motorhome 18 ft Official
Hookups & power: Not listed — check with campground
Pets: Dogs are not allowed in most areas of Emerald Bay State Park (see the park page) Official
Booking: ReserveCalifornia, up to 6 months ahead Official
Getting there: Not listed — check with campground

All 16 facts with sources ↓

Why stay here?

Official RV length limit: 18 ft.
Public-land campground run by a federal or state agency.

Choose a site

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Run by: California State Parks (Sierra District)

Campsites: ReserveCalifornia site list for Emerald Bay State Park: Upper Eagle Point (sites 1–33) 29 sites + Lower Eagle Point (sites 34–100) 51 sites

Facts checked 2026-10-18 on:

Before you go

CA California rules for campers

Booking: California State Parks book on ReserveCalifornia up to 6 months before arrival. Forest Service campgrounds book on Recreation.gov (individual sites up to 6 months ahead, group sites 12). California State Parks Recreation.gov
Bears: State park campgrounds: food, drinks, toiletries and scented trash go in the site's metal locker; ice chests may not be left in vehicles; bear-proof coolers must be locked (up to $1,000 fine). National Forest land: Forest Order 19-24-03. California State Parks USDA Forest Service
Chains: Caltrans chain controls R-1, R-2 and R-3 apply on CA-89, US-50 and I-80; check Caltrans QuickMap for live status. Caltrans Caltrans QuickMap

Official limit 18 ft max camper/motorhome; 15 ft max trailer — Max trailer 15 ft; max camper/motorhome 18 ft. Official road and access notes apply. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Lake Tahoe Rig Fit tool

Eagle Point Campground (Emerald Bay State Park): questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Eagle Point Campground (Emerald Bay State Park)?: Official limit 18 ft max camper/motorhome; 15 ft max trailer — Max trailer 15 ft; max camper/motorhome 18 ft. Official
When is Eagle Point Campground (Emerald Bay State Park) open?: Eagle Point Campground has closed for the 2026 season (California State Parks, updated 08/24/2026) Official
How do I reserve a site at Eagle Point Campground (Emerald Bay State Park)?: ReserveCalifornia, up to 6 months ahead. Official
Are pets allowed at Eagle Point Campground (Emerald Bay State Park)?: Dogs are not allowed in most areas of Emerald Bay State Park (see the park page) Official

Location

Highway 89, South Lake Tahoe, CA
Exact location on the provider's page.

Policies

Pets: Dogs are not allowed in most areas of Emerald Bay State Park (see the park page)

About

The drive-in campground at Emerald Bay State Park, in two loops (Upper Eagle Point sites 1–33 and Lower Eagle Point sites 34–100) on ReserveCalifornia. California State Parks limits trailers to 15 ft and campers/motorhomes to 18 ft at Emerald Bay. Eagle Point has closed for the 2026 season.

Nearby activities

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At a glance: all 16 facts with sources

At a glance

Managed by California State Parks (Sierra District). Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the reservecalifornia.com listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length: Official limit 18 ft max camper/motorhome; 15 ft max trailer — Max trailer 15 ft; max camper/motorhome 18 ft Source: ReserveCalifornia
Pets: Dogs are not allowed in most areas of Emerald Bay State Park (see the park page) Source: California State ParksListing Dogs are not allowed in most areas of Emerald Bay State Park (see the park page)
Booking: ReserveCalifornia, up to 6 months ahead Source: California State Parks
Season: Eagle Point Campground has closed for the 2026 season (California State Parks, updated 08/24/2026) Source: California State Parks
Hookups & power · Pull-through / back-in · Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water · Shade · Price · Stay limits · Getting there: Not listed — check with campground