Emerald Bay replacing pier

California State Parks announced today that the Boat-in Campground within Emerald Bay State Park will have its pier replaced this summer.  The work is scheduled to begin in May and is expected to extend through mid summer. The campground will be closed during construction for public safety purposes.

"The new pier will be a very positive change for boaters," said Pam Armas, Sierra District Superintendent.  "They will be rewarded with a modern structure that meets standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act." 

The new structure is designed to accommodate more boats at one time for quicker offloading of camping equipment. The pier will also berth the Ranger Patrol Boat, allowing for more rapid response to critical incidents in the Emerald Bay area.

Once the pier construction is complete, the campground will re-open on a first-come-first-served basis for the duration of the summer and will be back on the reservation system next year.