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Bayview Trailhead and Day-Use Area
7 mi west of South Lake Tahoe, CA · Verizon 5G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G
About Bayview Trailhead and Day-Use Area
**This area can be extremely crowded on weekends. Please consider visiting in the early morning or late afternoon for a more relaxing experience.** Bayview Trailhead and Day-Use Area is located near Emerald Bay on the south shore of beautiful Lake Tahoe. The trailhead is located in a shaded area at approximately 7,100 feet in elevation. Opening and closing dates are dependent on weather, but the area is typically open from mid-May through mid-October. Bayview serves as a trailhead for [Desolation Wilderness](https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/eldorado/specialplaces/?cid=fsbdev7_019062). **Campfires (wood, charcoal or any other solid fuels) are not permitted.**
- Managed by: USFS - Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
- Where: 7 mi west of South Lake Tahoe, CA · 38.94461, -120.10051
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Velma | Horse | 2.7 mi | 2.4 mi |
| Tahoe Yosemite | Horse | 2.7 mi | 1.9 mi |
| Pacific Crest Trail | Horse | 2.8 mi | 11.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Jack C. Davis Observatory (University observatory), 23 mi.
Dump station: 6.8 mi
Water fill-up: 3.2 mi
Propane: 5.8 mi
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