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CONTACT INFORMATION

Ben Griswold *
Special Event Coordinator, Sierra District
530-523-3505 phone 1
[email protected]


Permits Department, State Parks and Beaches
California Film Commission
7080 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 900, Hollywood, CA 90028 USA
323.860.2960 phone 1
800.858.4749 phone 2
[email protected]
http://film.ca.gov/state-permits/parks-beaches/


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WEBSITE:
Emerald Bay State Park
Vikingsholm
Emerald Bay Maritime Heritage Trail

Keywords: Hills; Mountains; Pond / Lake / Koi Pond; Valleys; Wilderness

Site Condition: Within Emerald Bay State Park: Lower Eagle Falls belongs to the state park. Upper Eagle Falls belongs to US Forest Service.

General Notes: updated 12.20.24 bd

Usage Restriction: https://sierrastateparks.org/emerald-bay-state-park/vikingsholm-tours/

Jurisdictions: CALIFORNIA FILM COMMISSION - CFC, EL DORADO LAKE TAHOE FILM & MEDIA OFFICE - FLICS

Within 30-Mile Studio Zone: N

State Property: Y

Closed/Vacant: N

Verified: 3/8/2026

Location Details

Emerald Bay State Park & Vikingsholm (SP)

United States / South Lake Tahoe, California
Location ID: #1136

Mountains rise from bay shoreline. Small island in middle of bay contains teahouse that was built in conjunction with Vikingsholm, replica of Scandinavian medieval castle. Scenic vistas, lake, valleys, mountains.

Location Category:

  • HOUSES - *;
  • HOUSES - Palaces / Castles / Chateaus;
  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - *;
  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - Forests / Woodlands;
  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - Open Terrain / Scenic Vistas;
  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - State Parks;
  • WATER & COASTAL AREAS - *;
  • WATER & COASTAL AREAS - Islands;
  • WATER & COASTAL AREAS - Lakes / Dams / Reservoirs;
  • WATER & COASTAL AREAS - Waterfalls
 
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