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Open

Emerald Bay SP is open.

Why this statusNo closures reported by California State Parks.

Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT

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Fannette Island is the only island in Lake Tahoe, California, United States.

Type
California State Park
State
CA
Nearest town
El Dorado
Emerald Bay SP

About Emerald Bay SP

Fannette Island is the only island in Lake Tahoe, California, United States. It lies within Emerald Bay, on the California side of the lake. Over a long period of time, it was called many different names, including Coquette, Fanette, Baranoff, Dead Man's, Hermit's, and Emerald Isle. Fannette Island is a part of Emerald Bay State Park. It is accessible by boat, canoe, or kayak. Swimming to the island is not allowed, due to hazards including extremely cold waters and boat traffic in the area.

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AddressEl Dorado

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How we read this status

We derive Emerald Bay SP's status from the park system's public alerts, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: No closures reported by California State Parks. Full method: how we check park status.