Kayak Camping: Emerald Bay, Lake Tahoe
Paddle beautiful Lake Tahoe from DL Bliss State Park to the Boat-in Campground in Emerald Bay.
2019 TBA
Bring your own kayak/SUP or arrange for one from BAS! We’ll put in at Lester Beach in DL Bliss State Park about 15 miles south of Tahoe City then paddle to the Boat-in Campground in Emerald Bay about four miles south. Parking is very limited and carpooling encouraged. After unloading at Lester beach, we’ll park in overflow parking and hike back to the beach. It’s about four mile paddle from Lester Beach to the Boat Campground beach.
Temperatures are likely to be in the mid 70s during the day and mid to low 40s at night.
Recommended experience level:
Kayakers – Intermediate to advanced
SUP – Advanced
Ages: Adult; 16 and 17 yr old with an adult
Cost: $50/BAS member or $60/non-member
$30 to reserve a BAS kayak or SUP
What to bring:
It’s best to plan like you would for a backpacking trip, plus everything needs to be packed in water proof /dry backs. Clothing for three days, pack layers for 40 to 80 degrees. Food for three days, backpacking food is recommended. It is possible to float part of your gear, but it can make paddling more difficult.
Sunscreen (environmentally sensitive is recommended) chapstick, water shoes, gloves, hat, hydration backpack
PFD, paddle and SUP or Kayak. Sit on top kayaks are available. Let us know if you plan to bring your own or use a BAS kayak.
Pre-Meeting
We’ll meet the weekend before the trip to get to know one another & do a gear check
Join the trip conversation at our Meetup site - www.meetup.com/BAS-G1Outdoors/events/250868442/
Sign the Liability Waiver at www.smartwaiver.com/v/baswaiver
Pets and alcohol are not permitted on BAS events.
*PLEASE choose a tent reasonable for how many are sleeping in it – a good guideline is no bigger than how many are sleeping in it +2
Questions? Email camping@baysideadventuresports.com
Cancellation Policy
A current BAS Membership is required for member discount. This annual fee helps offset our high insurance cost and helps keep most of our events free. For individuals it's only $25/year! Families are $50/year (trial membership not valid for camping trips.) For more Information about membership and to join www.baysideadventuresports.com/membership. You also have to option to join on the camping registration form.
2019 TBA
Bring your own kayak/SUP or arrange for one from BAS! We’ll put in at Lester Beach in DL Bliss State Park about 15 miles south of Tahoe City then paddle to the Boat-in Campground in Emerald Bay about four miles south. Parking is very limited and carpooling encouraged. After unloading at Lester beach, we’ll park in overflow parking and hike back to the beach. It’s about four mile paddle from Lester Beach to the Boat Campground beach.
Temperatures are likely to be in the mid 70s during the day and mid to low 40s at night.
Recommended experience level:
Kayakers – Intermediate to advanced
SUP – Advanced
Ages: Adult; 16 and 17 yr old with an adult
Cost: $50/BAS member or $60/non-member
$30 to reserve a BAS kayak or SUP
What to bring:
It’s best to plan like you would for a backpacking trip, plus everything needs to be packed in water proof /dry backs. Clothing for three days, pack layers for 40 to 80 degrees. Food for three days, backpacking food is recommended. It is possible to float part of your gear, but it can make paddling more difficult.
Sunscreen (environmentally sensitive is recommended) chapstick, water shoes, gloves, hat, hydration backpack
PFD, paddle and SUP or Kayak. Sit on top kayaks are available. Let us know if you plan to bring your own or use a BAS kayak.
Pre-Meeting
We’ll meet the weekend before the trip to get to know one another & do a gear check
Join the trip conversation at our Meetup site - www.meetup.com/BAS-G1Outdoors/events/250868442/
Sign the Liability Waiver at www.smartwaiver.com/v/baswaiver
Pets and alcohol are not permitted on BAS events.
*PLEASE choose a tent reasonable for how many are sleeping in it – a good guideline is no bigger than how many are sleeping in it +2
Questions? Email camping@baysideadventuresports.com
Cancellation Policy
A current BAS Membership is required for member discount. This annual fee helps offset our high insurance cost and helps keep most of our events free. For individuals it's only $25/year! Families are $50/year (trial membership not valid for camping trips.) For more Information about membership and to join www.baysideadventuresports.com/membership. You also have to option to join on the camping registration form.