Location Name - D.L. Bliss State Park (SP)
Emerald Bay Rd.
17 miles south of Tahoe City on Highway 89
Emerald Bay 96150

County: El Dorado
Region: *Northern
Location ID: 6956

Phone 1:(530) 525-7277

Website:
http://parks.ca.gov/?page_id=505 (D. L. Bliss State Park)
http://parks.ca.gov/pages/505/files/DLBlissEBayFinalWeb073114.pdf (Park Brochure)
https://sierrastateparks.org/visit (Sierra State Parks Foundation)

Email: [email protected]

 
Categories:
NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - *
NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - Forests / Woodlands
NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - Open Terrain / Scenic Vistas
NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - State Parks
TRANSPORTATION - *
TRANSPORTATION - Roads / Highways
WATER & COASTAL AREAS - *
WATER & COASTAL AREAS - Beaches / Coastline
WATER & COASTAL AREAS - Lakes / Dams / Reservoirs

Tags/Keywords: Beachfront, Lakeside, Mountains, Wilderness

Description:
This State Parks has Snow on Ground January to March. It offers Forests & Woodlands; Mountains & Rocks; Scenic Vistas of Sandy Beaches & Coastline; Mountains and Lake. The Coastline has Bluffs; Cliffs; Coves; Rocks. Mountains range 3,000-5,000' The Park is rich with Pine Trees, has a Ranger Station, 1 Lane Type Road and a Walkway.

Site Condition:
***PARK IS CLOSED UNTIL SUMMER OF 2025*** 11.15.24 bd TAHOMA — California State Parks today announced D.L. Bliss State Park will remain closed for camping and partially closed for day use into summer 2025. This extended closure is necessary to complete an ongoing waterline infrastructure replacement. Campground reservations for the 2025 season at D.L. Bliss State Park will not be available until further notice. The following day-use areas remain accessible: • Lester Beach and Calawee Cove: These areas will remain open for water access from Lake Tahoe and foot access via the Rubicon Trail from Emerald Bay State Park. • Backcountry Areas: Portions of D.L. Bliss State Park west of Highway 89 will continue to be available for winter backcountry use. • Bouldering/Rock-Climbing Areas: Popular bouldering and rock-climbing sites located just east of Highway 89, closed for the past two seasons, will reopen in 2025 for walk-in access from designated roadside parking areas. Please note: No restroom or trash services will be available at these locations.

General Notes:
Updated Site Condition: 11.15.24 bd

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

Within 30-Mile Zone: N

State Property: Yes

Closed/Vacant: No

GPS Source:
Google Maps (interactive), x coordinate: 38.9792497, y coordinate: -120.0982956

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

State Parks and Beaches, Permits Department,
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/

* Key Contact


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