2009
Alerts!
The Boat-in Campground at
Emerald Bay will be closed for most of the 2009 season!
California State Parks is
replacing the boat dock so it is handicap accessible. The
campground’s water line is on the dock and the campground itself
will be the construction zone for this work. If the work is done
quickly, the campground may open at the end of the summer, but the
campsites will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis (no
advance reservations). Check back here for updates. If you are
planning to paddle around the lake this summer, look into D.L. Bliss
State Park (Beach Camp campsites #141-165) or Camp Richardson Resort
(Badger’s Den Campground) for nearby camping.
Lake Tahoe will be at low water this year!
1. Some boat ramps will be closed.
The Coon St. and Tahoe Vista boat ramps (North Shore) will be closed
to trailer launching this summer. Other launches with shallow water
conditions include El Dorado Beach (South Shore) and Sand Harbor
(East Shore). Check conditions with the launch managers before you
arrive. In most cases, beach launching of portable boats such as
kayaks and paddle boards will continue to be allowed.
2. Low water conditions make more beach area available and increase
potential conflicts with private lakefront property owners. Remember
that no public access is allowed on private beach fronts in Nevada.
In California, public access is allowed in private residential areas
below the legal high water mark of Lake Tahoe. However, this beach
area is still close to private homes, so please be respectful.
Control pets and children and be aware that movement above the high
water line is considered trespass. As in all areas, please collect
your waste, including animal waste.