Eagle Falls Picnic Area and Trailhead
This area can be extremely crowded on weekends. Please consider visiting in the early morning or late afternoon for a more relaxing experience.
Eagle Falls Picnic Area and Trailhead is located on Highway 89 across the highway from 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 trailhead is typically open from mid-May through mid-October. Restrooms and some picnic tables are available and a parking fee is required. Eagle Falls serves as a trailhead for Desolation Wilderness. Campfires (wood, charcoal or any other solid fuels) are not permitted.
General Information
Restrooms are available when the parking area is open.
Late Spring, Summer, Early Fall
Open 24 hours/day
Campfires (wood, charcoal or any other solid fuels) are not permitted in Desolation Wilderness. Portable stoves are allowed with a valid permit.
Day Use:
$5 per vehicle per day
Parking Fee
Pets should be kept on leash and pet owners should pack out pet waste or bury it 6-8 inches deep.
Contact Name: Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
Contact Phone: 530-543-2600
Address: 35 College Drive South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Phone: (530) 543-2600
Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 38.95188888
Longitude: -120.1129649
Directions
From South Lake Tahoe: Take Highway 89 northwest from the City of South Lake Tahoe approximately 9 miles to the trailhead, which is located across the highway from Emerald Bay.
From Truckee and Tahoe City: Take Highway 89 south to Emerald Bay.
Parking
Parking Fee
Facility and Amenity Information
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Recreation Opportunities
Climbing - Mountain
Climbing - Rock
