Bayview Campground
Bayview Campground is located at the trailhead for Cascade Falls and Desolation Wilderness (one of several access points to Desolation Wilderness). The Bayview Campground at Emerald Bay is temporarily closed for conversion to a day-use area. Parking in other nearby Emerald Bay lots are in high demand. The trailhead remains open to hikers. A Wilderness Permit is required to enter Desolation Wilderness. Day hikers may pick up a day-use permit at the self-serve area at the trailhead.
Bayview Campground is rather small with 12 campsites on a first come, first serve basis. It is a single-loop road that takes you back to the parking area to the Bayview Trailhead entrance and parking. This can add to extra traffic in the campground, but at night, it should be peaceful. Take a chair over to the bay side and watch the sunset!
The campground is very pleasant, with large tall pines providing shade and granite boulder outcroppings that add to the dramatic mountain setting. Picnic tables, standing BBQ, and food storage containers are provided with each campsite. You are close to Emerald Bay and Vikingsholm Castle trailhead and access to many other local South Lake Tahoe hiking trails. Bayview Campground is in the heart of Emerald Bay; we suggest you read 10 Things to Do at Emerald Bay, Lake Tahoe, and discover some creative ways to maximize your stay.
Want more options? Preview several other South Lake Tahoe camping and RV parks nearby to Bayview Campground.
Directions: From the “Y” area in South Lake Tahoe, drive 7.7 miles on Hwy 89 towards Tahoe City and look for the Bayview Campground sign on your left.
Campsites: 12
RV Sites: Accommodates 11′ X 23′
Restrooms: Yes, None Flushing
Boat Ramp: None
Showers: None
Dogs: Yes
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