4.74420 reviewsPrice
$35/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
20 campsites
Season
Eagle Point Campgrou...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$35/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
20 campsites
Season
Eagle Point Campgrou...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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North Shore, Emerald Bay, Lake Tahoe, CA
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Learn more about alerts →Kayakers, paddleboarders, and anyone who wants a Tahoe campsite reachable only by water. Sites #1, #21, and #22 get the best views and privacy. Camp hosts Donna and Victor loan gear and run ferry rides. July and August are the sweet spot before the Sept 1 close.
Midday boat noise and the occasional party barge kill the quiet for some reviewers. No RVs, no walk-in option, vault toilets only, cash required for firewood and ice, and cell signal is unreliable. Not a casual first-night camping trip.
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Rated higher than 43% of graded campgrounds
Graded on what 34 campers actually wrote - graded on 14 things that make or break a trip. Each topic is graded against every other campground on it - A is among the best, C about average. No star ratings.
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Summer brings daytime highs near 70-80°F and night lows around 35-45°F. Lake temperatures climb into the 60s by mid to late summer, warm enough for swimming and snorkeling the Maritime Heritage Underwater Trail. Mountain weather shifts fast. Afternoon thunderstorms roll in without much warning. This is peak season for boating, fishing, and hiking to Vikingsholm and Eagle Falls, but expect crowds on weekends and holidays. Winter temperatures drop to 20°F, and the campground becomes difficult to reach.
Peak season: warm days, lake temps into 60s, ideal for boating, swimming and water sports.
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Boat-In Campground at Emerald Bay State Park offers a unique lakeside camping experience accessible only by boat. The campground is equipped with fire pits and grills at each site, potable water stations, and vault toilets, as confirmed by user reviews. Firewood ($10 per bundle) and ice ($5 per bag) are sold by camp hosts, who are described as helpful and knowledgeable. Facilities are clean, and food lockers are provided to prevent bear encounters.
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