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Eagle Point Campground — Emerald Bay State Park

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State Park

Eagle Point Campground at Emerald Bay State Park is run by California State Parks. With its rugged shoreline and blue-green water, Emerald Bay is one of the most photographed places in the world. Vikingsholm, a replica of a Scandinavian castle (800 A.D.), is part of the park. The building is considered one of the finest examples of Scandinavian architecture in the Western Hemisphere. Tours are available of this 38-room mansion. Emerald Bay offers a panoramic view of the lake from Eagle Falls. Hikers can head into nearby Desolation Wilderness or walk the rugged lakeshore to D.L. Bliss along the Rubicon Trail.

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  • Walk-In
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Fires

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Reviewed Jul. 10, 2023

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Emerald Bay State Park Eagle Point Campground

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Month of VisitAugust
Beka S.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Jul. 11, 2022

Great for new campers or people who want everything

Lake Tahoe is such a beautiful place and Emerald bay is probably one of the most beautiful. I got a bit lost when just exploring the campground area and noticed there wasn't a bad spot in the whole camp area. Some have water view others didn't, ours simi-did.

Things I loved about this campground.

  • Showers with hot water! ( you do have to pay for the shower a dollar per 3 minute. You need cash to get tokens for the shower room.)

*Clean bathrooms that flush.

  • Large sinks at the restroom area to clean dishwear
  • Water pump so u can douse your fire easily. Just need your own bucket.

*bear box

  • picnic table
  • tall fire pit with half grate
  • platform for tent areas.

*cute little beach that a quarter of a mile walk. ( my friend and I took down our inflatable kayaks and paddled to the Island. It was a huge plus that added to our trip and loving this campground)

Things I didn't like

  • Campsite very close together
  • the platform for the tents. Even though it's cute it if your tents not the "right" size you end up needing to get inventive.
  • one car only in most spots
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Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Eagle Point Campground — Emerald Bay State Park by Beka S., July 11, 2022
  • Review photo of Eagle Point Campground — Emerald Bay State Park by Beka S., July 11, 2022
  • Review photo of Eagle Point Campground — Emerald Bay State Park by Beka S., July 11, 2022
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Gína W.
Reviewed Aug. 9, 2021

Great Spot in the Middle of it All

Great overall experience.

Pros:

Each site has a picnic table, fire pit, bear box, and parking pad.

Sites are kept clean.

Staff is friendly.

Can’t beat the location.

Beach access.

Cons:

Some of the bathrooms are in rough shape.

Some campsites are way too close together.

Pay to shower, and water is pretty cold.

It’s a little pricey at $35 a night.

Overall, a good experience and if book again, but I’d be very mindful of which site I pick.

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Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Eagle Point Campground — Emerald Bay State Park by Gína W., August 9, 2021
  • Review photo of Eagle Point Campground — Emerald Bay State Park by Gína W., August 9, 2021
  • Review photo of Eagle Point Campground — Emerald Bay State Park by Gína W., August 9, 2021

Location

Eagle Point Campground — Emerald Bay State Park is located in California

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Coordinates

38.960228020329325 N
120.0801686298405 W

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