State Park
Bayview Campground
Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit · South Lake Tahoe, CA
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- Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit — official page
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- Address:South Lake Tahoe, CA
About
Bayview Campground is located near Emerald Bay and sits at an elevation of 7,100 feet. Opening and closing dates are dependant on the weather. Bayview Campground serves as a Trailhead for Desolation Wilderness. 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. Overnight hikers must obtain an overnight permit before arriving at the Trailhead. Campfires are only allowed in provided metal fire rings.
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Amenities
Showers
Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Dump Station
Electric Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Wifi
Accessible
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Cell Service
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Bayview Campground
Cascade Falls Trail
California
0.7 mi
TrailModerate
Bayview to Mount Tallac Trailhead
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16.0 mi5,466 ftgain
TrailExpert
Azure Lake via Cascade Creek Trail
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5.4 mi1,542 ftgain
TrailDifficult
Dicks Peak
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13.5 mi4,721 ftgain
TrailExpert
Barker Pass via Bayview Trail to PCT
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18.5 mi4,357 ftgain
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Granite Lake, Dick's Lake, Velma Lake, and Eagle Lake Loop
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11.7 mi3,796 ftgain
TrailExpert
Hunt context
Hunting unit around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the California hunting page
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