U.S. Forest Service
Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
Forest Supervisor's Office 35 College Drive
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Voice: (530) 543-2600 TTY: (530) 543-0956 Hours: Mon thru Fri
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
U.S. Forest Service
North Shore Office
855 Alder Ave.
Incline Village, NV 89450 Voice: (775) 831-0914 Hours: Wed thru Fri
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Over 75% of the area around the lake is public land managed by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service. Totaling over 150,000 acres, this land includes beaches, hiking and biking trails, wilderness, historic estates and developed recreation areas such as campgrounds and riding stables. The forest is managed to provide access for the public and to protect the natural resources of the area. We hope you will join us in ensuring that the lake and surrounding lands
The third annual Lake Tahoe Basin Wildfire Awareness Week starts on Saturday, May 26 and runs through Sunday, June 3, 2012. This year's theme is "Wildfire Survival: Your Home, your Responsibility". The focus of the week is to encourage homeowner action to reduce the threat of wildfire to homes and communities. Activities will provide information and resources to upgrade homes and create defensible space around them. For more information, follow the link listed above.
The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is asking for public input on the Environmental Assessment (EA) prepared for the William Kent Best Management Practices (BMPs) Retrofit and Administrative Site Redevelopment project. The proposed project area is approximately 22 acres and is located one mile south of Tahoe City on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe and consists of the William Kent Campground, the William Kent administrative site, and the William Kent day-use beach area. For more information, follow the link listed above.
The 2012/2013 edition of the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Recreation Guide is now available for download. Campground, hiking, backcountry, Visitor Center and Tallac Site information is all included.
The third annual Lake Tahoe Bird Festival will take place at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center on Saturday, June 2, 2012, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Follow the link above for more info.
Hiking, mountain biking, beach and water sports, horseback riding and fishing are among the activites available at Lake Tahoe. Follow the link above for more information.