Eagle Lake Access is located at the Eagle Falls trailhead at the southwestern corner of Lake Tahoe near Emerald Bay, serving as the primary entry point to Eagle Lake in Desolation Wilderness.

The 1-mile hike features moderate to strenuous elevation gain and includes a wooden bridge stream crossing; arrive early as the parking lot fills quickly, especially in summer.

A Desolation Wilderness permit is required for day use (free) or overnight camping (fee-based), and paddlers should note that a raft or inflatable is useful for accessing the inlet area and island, though limited camping is available on the south shore due to steep rock walls on the north side.