Bayview Campground

California

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An agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good

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  • problem: Agency alerts

    12 active alerts in Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit; most severe: Harmful Algal Blooms

    USFSPosted Jan 1, 2010 · checked 14 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clear, high 60°F / low 59°F, 0% precip — 99/100 for campground

    OpenWeather14 h ago

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About this campground

Bayview Trailhead and Day-Use area is located near Emerald Bay on the south end of Lake Tahoe at 7,100 feet in elevation. Opening and closing dates are dependant on weather, but the area is typically open from mid-May through mid-October. Bayview serves as a trailhead for Desolation Wilderness.A wilderness permit is required to enter Desolation Wilderness.Day hikers may pick up day-use permits at the self serve area.Overnight hikers must obtain an overnight permit before arriving.Wood and charcoal fires are not permitted.Propane applicances are allowed with a valid CA Campfire Permit.

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Where it is

Managed by
Forest Service

Source: USFS EDW boundaries; USGS PAD-US 4.1

Conditions

Active alerts for Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit as of Oct 9, 2026:

Source: USFS forest alerts

Rules & access

Fee
Yes

Source: USDA Forest Service recreation sites (EDW)

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

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