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Emerald Bay State Park

State park in California, United States

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Emerald Bay is a state park in the Lake Tahoe region of California. This is a small bay located at the southwest corner of Lake Tahoe and contains its only true island, Fannette Island.

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By car Emerald Bay can be accessed from Highway 89 south from Tahoe City or west from South Lake Tahoe. The bay cannot be accessed by car.

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UnderstandEmerald Bay is a flooded glacial valley that was carved during the Ice Age by a glacier that has since disappeared. The Bay has been listed as a National Natural Landmark by the National Park Service.

Get inBy car Emerald Bay can be accessed from Highway 89 south from Tahoe City or west from South Lake Tahoe. The bay cannot be accessed by car.

SeeVikingsholm is a historic Scandinavian-inspired home at the head of the bay. It is one of the best examples of Scandinavian architecture in America.

DoHike the Rubicon Trail. The trail can be accessed at Vikingsholm. It follows the shoreline of the bay to south to Eagle Point campground.

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SleepEagle Point Campground is on the point at the south of the mouth of the bay. It is a large campground with supplies of water and bathrooms including coin-operated showers.

Stay safeBears are frequently seen in the area of Emerald Bay. The most important measure to stay safe from bears is to keep all unattended food in approved bear-proof containers provided by the park.

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