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# Emerald Bay State Park

El Dorado · California Department of Parks and Recreation

BEFORE YOUR VISIT

Closure noticeFacilities

### Emerald Bay State Park: Eagle Point, Boat-In Campground and Vikingsholm tours

Park-specific information

- [Eagle Point, Boat-In Campground and Vikingsholm tours](https://caparks.org/parks/emerald-bay-state-park)

The two campgrounds are closed for the 2026 season and Vikingsholm tours ended September 30. The source separately describes walk-in access to the south Rubicon trailhead; campground services are unavailable.

[Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=506)Source checked Oct 20, 2026

PLAN YOUR VISIT

## The practical details.

**Managing agency**: California Department of Parks and Recreation

**Telephone**: [(530) 541-3030](tel:5305413030)

**Hours**: Sunrise to Sunset

[Official park information](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=506)

We have not yet verified entry fees, accessibility details. Confirm these with the managing agency before traveling.

Check notice timestamps and official updates. Conditions can change between source checks.

## Weather & forecast

National Weather Service · [Official forecast ↗](https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.9540747&lon=-120.110544)

## About Emerald Bay State Park

Emerald Bay State Park is listed in official public-land records for El Dorado, California and is managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation. Our research into visitor facilities is ongoing. Check the managing agency’s information for public entrances, permitted activities, and current access.

## Activities & facilities

[Camping ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/camping)[Boating ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/boating)[Picnicking ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/picnicking)[Interpretive programs ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/interpretive-programs)[Fishing ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/fishing)[Diving and snorkeling ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/diving-and-snorkeling)[Beach visits ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/beach-visits)[Swimming ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/swimming)[Museums ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/museums)[Geocaching ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/geocaching)[Hiking ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/hiking)Tent CampingBoat-in/Floating CampsRV AccessRestrooms / ShowersRestroomsOutdoor ShowersDrinking Water AvailableBoat RentalsHistorical/Cultural SitePicnic AreasEnv. Learning/Visitor CenterExhibits and ProgramsGuided ToursInterpretive ExhibitsScuba Diving/SnorkelingBeach AreaNature & Wildlife ViewingHiking Trails

Recorded from park sources. Availability and restrictions may vary by season or visitor area.

## Find your way.

Map points represent park land, not verified visitor entrances. Follow the managing agency’s entrance directions. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.

This point represents park land, and may not be a public entrance. Follow official entrance directions.

[Official visitor information & directions ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=506)

## Read before you roam.

[THE FIELD GUIDE

### Plan for campground and visitor-service changes

Separate overnight access, sanitation, boat slips, and maintenance when checking a park’s visitor services.

Read the guide](https://caparks.org/guides/campgrounds-and-visitor-services)

## Sources & verification

Park facts and notices are checked separately. Missing facility information does not mean a facility is absent. Official visitor page checked Oct 20, 2026.

- [California State Parks visitor directory](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=21805) · Oct 20, 2026

[Suggest a correction](https://caparks.org/about#corrections) · [Markdown version](https://caparks.org/parks/emerald-bay-state-park.md)

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