Summer Recreation

National Forest lands in the Lake Tahoe Basin offer some of the finest summer recreational opportunities in the nation. We recommend a stop at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center on Highway 89 near the City of South Lake Tahoe, which is generally open beginning Memorial Day weekend through the end of October. In addition, the Forest Supervisor's Office in South Lake Tahoe provides a year-round source of information and is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays. If you have a question or need assistance, please call the Forest Supervisor's Office at 530-543-2600, during business hours. If you reach the recording, we are helping another customer. Leave a message with your name and phone number and we will get back to you as soon as possible. You may also contact us via email.

From sightseeing to camping, numerous summer recreational opportunities are available at Lake Tahoe. Hiking, mountain biking and a wide variety of beach and water sports are among the most popular activities. Other opportunities include horseback riding, fishing, cycle touring and wildlife watching. Follow the links below for more information.