(Photo courtesy of El Dorado County Surveryors Department)

Ahh, there’s nothing I love more than majestic Lake Tahoe.  Clear, deep, private-part-tinglingly cold all year round, Tahoe is one of the most beautiful places in this fair country.  Take a look at these stats:

- 71 miles of total shoreline

- 22 miles across at its longest point

- max depth approx. 1,650ft

- 191 square miles of surface area

- 1990 Secchi depth of 20m (65ft)

For the uninformed, the “Secchi depth” is a measure of water clarity where an 8inch white disc is lowered uniformly into the water until it is no longer visible.  The very last point where the plate is visible is known as the Secchi depth, and in tahoe, you can see this plate for 65ft!  There’s a reason why the League to Save Tahoe’s mantra is “Keep Tahoe Blue”.

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Tahoe is a year-round outdoorsman’s playground, with alpine/nordic skiing, snowmobiling and backcountry travel in the winter time, as well as camping, boating, rafting on the truckee river, and hiking/biking in the summertime.  You can do it all here.  I once had a friend ski 7 days straight here during a 100-inch week, and we had to carry him out of his car by time he was able to finally make it home.

Now, one of my favorite spots at Lake Tahoe is quite possibly the most beautiful; Emerald Bay.  Not only is it a pristine, tree-shodden bay with eye-piercingly green water, it also has an island with an old viking lookout shack!  Yup, that’s right, it’s Norse approved by Sven, Thor and the rest of the boys.  And, our featured campsite of the month is located damn-near on top of Emerald Bay at Eagle Point.  Description as follows from www.campingguidenevada.com:

Eagle Point campground is located on a peninsula with Lake Tahoe and Emerald Bay surrounding it. You enter camp way up on a high ridge off of Highway 89. Shortly you come to the entrance where you pay the camping fee (If you want to select your campsite yourself, you can obtain a pass here and continue). After the guard shack there are some campsites along both sides of the road. These are removed from the rest of the camp and used when the camp is near capacity, due to the fact most of these have no views and are far from the water. The last four sites in the top section are perched on a bluff and have good filtered views of Lake Tahoe and Emerald Bay. After the amphitheater the road starts a good descent and there are no camp sites for a 1/4 mile.

Down at the bottom section of the campground, there is one big loop with sites scattered all around. Many of the back sites have great views over the water. There are trails that you can take to access the rest of Emerald Bay State Park from this section. This area of the campground is the most desirable and therefore the busiest.

Good luck in camping here on the weekends, this place is always full, definitely make reservations. Weekdays are less busy, except around holidays. Try Fallen Leaf campground if full.

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That’s right, there’s a new Sheriff in town, and it’s time to restore this website back to the glory it once knew.  As part of this, you will see a variety of changes in the coming weeks, including: featured campsites, featured campers, the same featured products, guest posts, and anything else that we here at camping.org are able to ideate from our substandard brains.  There will also be a contact link should you choose to send in your ideas or want to contribute in any way.  Until then, good… Continue reading

Kelty Green River 4 Tent

Kelty Green River 4 TentThe Kelty Green River 4 is a roomy tent that comes outfitted with a bonus screened-in vestibule with pull down shades. If you want protection from insects and critters with maximum ventilation, the Green River 4 is an obvious choice.Features: Material: Nylon Taffeta Freestanding:Yes Capacity: 4 Poles: 4 Doors: 2 Clip/Sleeve: Clip and Sleeve Construction Floor Space: 108 in. x 108 in. Vestibule Space: 43.6 sq ft. Interior Height: 71 in. Seam Sealed: Yes Ventilation: Fly Vents Packed Size: 12 in. x 27 in. Weight: 20 lbs. 15 oz. Warranty: Lifetime

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If camping for you means biking, then you’ve got to take a look at the Kestrel RT700. This “gear of the year 2007” bike is not the typical mountain bike which you would use in rocky camps. It actually is made for speed; for example, its lightweight all-carbon frame is one of many features implemented to make the bike faster. Its “inside fork” design is another of the bike’s features that along the bike’s geometry intend to make the Kestrel RT700 even more aerodynamic; furthermore, this features makes the… Continue reading

The One-Hand Trekker German Army is the ultimate all-in-one pocket tool perfect for the adventurous camper. Perfect for outdoor camping, this Victorinox Swiss Army knife enables you to open bottles and cans, cut stuff with its locking blade, use the toothpick, etc. It also includes a Phillips screwdriver, a small screwdriver, a large locking screwdriver, tweezers, a wood saw, and more. All of these features are fit into a small handy multi tool only 111 mm in size.… Continue reading

Bugs are always an issue in warm weather camping. We’ve all been in the same situation and haven’t been able to get rid of those malevolent mosquitoes. But, you won’t have to worry about them anymore with the new Solar Bug Eliminator. Designed to work with solar energy, this device will work day and night with stored energy. It works over an area of 1.5 acres. Yes, you will have a 1.5 free-bug acre zone. Featuring eight potent ultraviolet LED bulbs, all bugs will be attracted… Continue reading

If space is what you are looking for, you’ve found it. The 2008 Outwell Idaho Front Extension tent is the perfect solution; it adheres to the original tent to add on space for your needs. Compatible with the Idaho L or XL tents, this extension features a durable and strong frame that is assured to last years. It weights only 19 pounds, so it won’t take too much space in your truck; but, it will surely give you a great area for your needs. Want to add a dining table? What about a kitchen? Or just a place to… Continue reading

Kelty Grand Mesa 4 Tent: 4 Person - 3 Season

Kelty Grand Mesa 4 Tent: 4 Person - 3 SeasonThe Grand Mesa 4 is a great value for backpackers and campers and includes high-quality DAC Press-fit poles. It is easy to pitch, includes a single vestibule for storage, and offers excellent ventilation.Kelty Grand Mesa 4 Tent Features: Seasons: 3 Capacity: 4 person Minimum weight: 7 lb. 4 oz. / 3.28 kg Packaged weight: 8 lb. 4 oz. / 3.74 kg Floor area: 53.3 ft2 / 4.95 m2 Vestibule area: 18.8 ft2 / 1.75 m2 Length: 96” / 244 cm Width: 80” / 203 cm Height: 55” / 140 cm Number of poles: 2 Pole type: 11 mm DAC Press-fit poles Number of vestibules: 1 Number of doors: 1 Number of mesh windows: 3 Packaged diameter: 8” / 20 cm Packaged Length: 25” / 64 cm Wall material: 68D 190T polyester taffeta Floor material: 1800mm PU nylon taffeta

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Kelty Grand Mesa 2 Tent: 2 Person - 3 Season

Kelty Grand Mesa 2 Tent: 2 Person - 3 SeasonThe Kelty Grand Mesa 2 tent is a great value for backpackers and campers and includes high-quality DAC Press-fit poles. It is easy to pitch, includes a single vestibule for storage, and offers excellent ventilation.Features: Material: 68D 190T Polyester Taffeta Freestanding: Yes Capacity: 2 Person Poles: 2 Doors: 1 Clip/Sleeve: Clip Floor Space: 82 in. x 58 in. x 44 in. Vestibule Space: 6 sq ft. Interior Height: NA Seam Sealed: Yes, Floor and Fly Ventilation: Mesh Windows Packed Size: 7 in. x 20 in. Weight: 4 lbs. 2 oz. Warranty: Lifetime

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The North Face VE 25 Tent: 3 Person

The North Face VE 25 Tent: 3 PersonThe VE 25 is a The North Face classic and most popular three-person expedition tent.The North Face VE 25 Tent Features: Sizes : One Size Fly : 75 denier, 185T polyester ripstop coated with 1500 mm PU Weight : [Trail] 9 lbs 12 oz (4.42 kg) [Total] 10 lbs 11 oz (4.85 kg) Floor : 70 denier, 210T nylon taffeta coated with 5000 mm PU Vestibule Area : [Front] 10 ft2 (0.9 m2); [Rear] 5 ft2 (0.5 m2) Stuffed Size : 24 in. x 9 in. (61 cm x 23 cm) Fabric : [Canopy] 40 denier, 240T nylon ripstop Poles : [Number] 4+1; [Diameter] 9.0 mm Area : 48 ft2 (4.5 m2) Capacity : 3 A three-person juggernaut and perennial favorite with core mountaineers. DAC Featherlite™ NSL aluminum poles Continuous pole sleeves Relective guyline loops and glow-in-the-dark zipper pulls No-stretch Kevlar- guylines with camming adjuster Internally adjustable zippered vents with mesh screens

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