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Emerald Bay Boat Camp


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Samiha Ajad

November 19, 2025

Very Good Place for relax and watch natural beauty, The Eagle fall is so close, if you’re night person like me, It’ll give you some fresh feeling. Because I love it at night time more than the daytime.

Victor Wei

October 05, 2023

Very scenic and beautiful hike from the Emerald Bay Boat Camp on the west side of Emerald Bay to the east side of the lake via the boating piers around the south shore. The west side trail is much closer to the water than the trail on the east side. Better save your energy for the walk up back to the highway at the end…but well worth it.

Shawn Gavne

August 17, 2022

Very peaceful camp if you aren't afraid of an occasional bear wandering through. The water is glass in the early morning and late evening when there is no boat traffic. During the day I recommend going somewhere else as it is very congested with a constant boat parade in and out of the bay. There are multiple fresh water hydrants and outhouses hroughout the camp. You can purchase very small bags of ice for $5 and firewood for $10 from the camp host. Each site has a nice fire pit and charcoal cooking grill. Dogs are allowed but not on beach.

Big Girl

June 18, 2022

The 1 mile hike in is easy all downhill. Back to parking is 1 mile all UPHILL. The emerald bay is not as pretty of water as everyone raves about, but it is a quaint little bay. Parking is a challenge as the small lot fills quickly. Prepare to be patient or arrive very early. There is a good story to go with the castle tour. Tour is around $15/person.

Alexandre Santiago de Oliveira

November 15, 2021

Planning to go back there as soon as possible sounds the best experience description that I can share.

shivangi mishra

November 15, 2021

Cute little park.. Good for family and kids with some slides and rides

Iliana Navarro

November 03, 2021

Can't explain the calmness,the view,the fresh air..1st time to Lake Tahoe won't be my last..

Sophie Jelbert

March 30, 2021

It was so gorgeous! The bay has a lovely walk around it but at some places it is a bit icy and there were even some places where it was pretty steep. If you do go make sure to have good snow boots and a snow jacket. You can also go down to the shore and the water there is so clear and has what looks like fool's gold in it. Overall such a fun adventure!

WAK Wak

December 15, 2020

Great place to swim, kayak, or just relax. Tea Island is interesting and has great views plus nice cliffs to jump off into the water. Been there many times and continue to visit. Great place to take the family and friends.

UB Lopez

April 24, 2018

WOW! Gorgeous area in Lake Tahoe. A definite must see. It's a good hike down from DL Bliss State Park if the road is closed. If not you can drive straight down and hike around. We hiked down from the state park and did portion of the Rubicon trail (bring a map) it was totally worth it and had some gorgeous views of the lake. Can't wait to go back.

Parijat Roy

December 27, 2017

Great view of the Lake with the mountains on all the sides. There is a small elevation made of stones which will give you a great view of the lake. I have added some photo which will make you feel to go there. I have enjoyed a lot, I went during winter, so if you wear gloves it would be great because it would be very much chilling.