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Emerald Bay
Emerald Bay is strikingly beautiful — a National Natural Landmark and the only inlet on Lake Tahoe, sheltering the lake's sole island right in the middle of it. You anchor off here and take in massive granite peaks rising around you, with hiking trails leading up to sweeping vistas above the bay. It's about 12 miles north of South Lake Tahoe via Highway 89 if you need to orient yourself.
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Marinas and anchorages near Emerald Bay · times are dock to dock
Popular Times
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- Busiest Friday through Sunday
- Busiest around 08:00 — boats coming and going
- Half the boats that stop here have arrived by 11:00
- 75% of visits are overnight
- Typical stay: ~39h
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