Emerald Bay State Park, South Lake Tahoe
138 Emerald Bay Rd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
593 acres · 7 miles of trails
Emerald Bay State Park in South Lake Tahoe, California, welcomes leashed dogs on the Rubicon Trail and Eagle Falls trail, with shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans. Lake views enhance outings. Watch for steep drops.
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- Park
- Emerald Bay State Park, South Lake Tahoe
- Type
- State park
- Location
- South Lake Tahoe, California
- Coordinates
- 38.9506, -120.1097
- Size
- 593 acres
- Trail miles
- 7
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.9 / 5 (12,800 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 8.0 / 10 — Exceptional
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.9 from 12,800 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 593 acres of room
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Dog policy
593-acre state park on Lake Tahoe. Leashed dogs on Rubicon Trail + Eagle Falls trail.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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