RV rental Emerald Bay State Park, CA: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more

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Discover Emerald Bay State Park RV rentals for memorable road trips

Gushing waterfalls, lakeview campsites, and a Norwegian-styled mansion are just a few of the treasures awaiting South Lake Tahoe campers. Originally sold to California by lumberman Harvey West in 1953, Emerald Bay State Park was promptly designated a National Natural Landmark in 1969. Right on the crest of California’s Sierra Nevada, South Lake Tahoe is neighboring cities with contemporary Truckee and is about half an hour’s drive away from the lush landscapes of the El Dorado National Forest.

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Getting Outdoors

Located directly on the water, Emerald Bay has every kind of aquatic activity you can imagine, so don’t forget to stash your fishing rod and swimsuit in your campervan rental. Rainbow trout, Mackinaw trout, and kokanee salmon are all waiting to be caught in the emerald-green water of the bay. Situated comfortably in a kayak or canoe, you can fish to your heart's content with the imposing mountains as your backdrop.

Camping at Emerald Bay State Park

Camping with an RV at Emerald Bay State Park is a breeze, with over 90 sites to choose from at Emerald Bay’s Eagle Point Campground. With most sites giving campers a lake view, you don’t have to leave the sights behind after a full day of adventuring. With hiking trails and picture-perfect spots near every site, the peaceful calm of the water and the simple rustic beauty of the forest campground will make you want to book an RV in El Dorado County.

Exploring the Area

Looking for something unique? Leave your RV rental at Emerald Bay State Park and travel to Fannette Island, a brush-covered granite land that boasts of being the only island on Lake Tahoe. Rising 150 feet above the water, the formerly named "Dead Man’s Island" holds a longstanding reputation of being haunted by former resident, Captain Dick Barter, since his mysterious disappearance in 1873.

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Popular nearby hiking trails and campgrounds

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Recent RV rental reviews in Emerald Bay State Park

Chris H.

August, 2025

Wonderful rig! Clean and new, everything functioned as advertised! Great communication and helpful tips from the host. Will definitely use them again in the future! A+⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Paul C.

August, 2025

We had a wonderful trip with Jennifer & Kevin's van. It was great to pull into several different camp sites and get right out on the lakes without a lot of setting up. Jennifer and Kevin went out of their way to make our trip comfortable and easy.
Caitlin M.

August, 2025

Katie and Chad’s RV was incredible, exactly what we were looking for. One of the reasons we chose to rent it was that it was so well stocked with anything you could need or want from kitchen supplies to extra sheets and towels. It was also spotless with ice cold AC.

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