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The closest put-in to reach Emerald Bay, Baldwin Beach. There is a day use fee to pay for parking. Restrooms, nice wide beach. Shallow waters extend quite a way out from the beach. Paddle time from here to Emerald is 45 minutes to 1hr 15 min, depending on what you are paddling. For safety, we recommend the slightly longer route hugging the shoreline, where is is shallow enough you and your paddle craft can easily reach shore in case of a capsize. Hugging the shoreline you will also be less prone to powerboat wakes. The direct route crosses very deep, very cold water. Heading north, along the Southeast corner of Lake Tahoe. About 1/2 mile south of entrance to Emerald Bay. Note birds on rock. An eagle's nest, viewed from the canoe, near Emerald Bay. Another view of a nest, seen from lake level. Way up there, yes, you can just see the nest! Course is due West, after rounding the corner into the mouth of Emerald Bay, the entrance bouys are just ahead. We pulled up at a small beach, located just inside the north side of the entrance channel into Emerald Bay. View from the "sandspit" at Emerald's entrance, looking southeast. That "ball" on the lake horizon is one of the tourist ballons that is launched from a huge pontoon type vessel. Another view looking west inside Emerald Bay. Wildlife, or in this case, newlife, teem around the waters of the lake. Looking southeast from Emerald towards Stateline NV and South Lake Tahoe. Entrance channel to Emerald Bay, looking south. The interior of the bay is to the left of this photo. Photo taken of shallow waters just north of entrance to Emerald Bay. Clear waters of Emerald Bay. Kayakers cruising past on their way towards the teahouse at Emerald Bay. And canoes too! Hug the shoreline along the southwest corner of the lake to reach Emerald Bay, and go early to avoid most of the power boat wakes. Returning to our put-in/take-out. A large seaplane is anchored off the beach for the day. Note the clear water allows the lake bottom to be seen for some distance offshore. Approaching the Emerald Bay from the south, about 8am on a Sunday, before the arrival of the ski boats. View of the lake bottom while paddling. Looking towards Heavenly and South Lake Tahoe. Southwest corner of Lake Tahoe. Close up, paddling north towards Emerald Bay. Back on the beach, mostly unloaded, almost ready for the car top. Baldwin Beach is both the put-in and take-out. The point of line to the left of center of the photo is Eagle Point - turn left there, and you enter Emerald Bay.
The closest put-in to reach Emerald Bay, Baldwin Beach. There is a day use fee to pay for parking. Restrooms, nice wide beach. Shallow waters extend quite a way out from the beach. Paddle time from here to Emerald is 45 minutes to 1hr 15 min, depending on what you are paddling. For safety, we recommend the slightly longer route hugging the shoreline, where is is shallow enough you and your paddle craft can easily reach shore in case of a capsize. Hugging the shoreline you will also be less prone to powerboat wakes. The direct route crosses very deep, very cold water.
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