Are you the owner for this park? Make it a featured listing and be seen in the top search results!

Emerald Bay

Emerald Bay is a small community located in Tahoma, California. It is situated on the western shore of Lake Tahoe, and is known for its stunning views of the lake and surrounding mountains. The area is home to a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, fishing, and swimming. There are also several restaurants and shops in the area, as well as a marina and boat launch. Emerald Bay is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, and is a great place to relax and enjoy the beauty of Lake Tahoe.

Amenities

- Recreational Facilities

• Lake
• Swimming
• Fishing
• Body Of Water (Lake Tahoe)
• Kayaking/Canoeing
• Watersports

- Policies

• Pets Welcome
• Day Max Stay (15)
• Tent Camping Allowed

- Other Amenities & Services

• Restroom and Showers

- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)

• Fishing
• Hiking
• Kayaking/Canoeing
• Boating
• Mountain Biking
• Watersports

- Facility

• Type (State Park)
• Partial Handicap Access

- On-Site Rentals

• 

- Sites

• Spaces Available (69)
• Max Length (21)
• Dirt Sites (69)
• No Hookups (69)
• Back-ins (15 x 21)
• Room for Slideouts (No)
• Fire Rings

User Reviews

Pragnaya Priyadarshini

October 09, 2025

It’s a beautiful spot with absolutely stunning views ✨totally worth the visit! The only downside is the small parking area 🚗, so it fills up pretty fast. You can still park along the roadside nearby. Overall, a peaceful and scenic place to relax and enjoy nature 🌿🌅.

Hari Kanna

October 07, 2025

During my vacation at Lake Tahoe, I visited Emerald Bay State Park — and it was absolutely breathtaking! The views are mesmerizing, with crystal-clear water surrounded by majestic mountains and pine trees. It’s one of the deepest and most beautiful freshwater lakes in the United States, and the natural beauty here is truly mind-blowing. Everyone should visit this place at least once to experience the peace and magic of nature!”

Queen Nefertiti

September 21, 2025

Absolutely beautiful. pay to parking meter $4 for your car. Its good for 1hour. Come with exact change. Take in the scenic views, hike, kayak etc. Bring water, a jacket and your camera!

Metha Shiina

September 17, 2025

Beautiful, BEAUTIFUL place! Be prepared to hike. You will have to park on top and hike all the way down. The path is pretty wide and doable with young children. It's easy to go down, but going back up will be pretty tiring because it's steep. The view makes it so worth it.

Hyunsook Eunice Youn

September 15, 2025

There are so many great spots in Lake Tahoe, but this one is a must! I took the trail down to Vikingsholm. The way down was easy, but coming back up was definitely a bit of a challenge since I’m not a big fan of hiking. However, even as a beginner, I found the trail totally doable. Parking is limited for sure. We got there at 9am, and we took the last one (lucky me!).

Map for Emerald Bay

Contact information