Opening/closing dates for campgrounds, beaches, and forest roads
Scroll down to find projected opening dates for campgrounds, day-use areas, beaches, general recreation areas, interpretive sites, picnic sites and resorts in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Campgrounds and day-use areas typically open in mid-May and close in mid-October.
Please note: Dates are subject to change. Trailheads remain open year-round, but gate/road opening and closing dates are determined by the Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) for the Lake Tahoe Basin. To learn more about the Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) or to download a copy, visit http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/ltbmu/TravelManagement. Free copies of the MVUM are available at the Forest Supervisor's office at 35 College Drive in South Lake Tahoe.
Developed Campgrounds
Developed campgrounds offer a range of amenities for the tent or RV camper. All developed campgrounds at Lake Tahoe charge a fee and there are many around the Basin to choose from. Reservations must be made through Recreation.gov. The open season for campgrounds is dependent on snowfall, but they are generally open from mid-May to mid-October. For more information on developed campgrounds as well as wilderness camping and campfire permits, visit http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/ltbmu/Campgrounds.
Taylor Creek Visitor Center
The Taylor Creek Visitor Center facilities (grounds are open year-round) are generally open daily beginning Memorial Day weekend through the month of October. Hours may vary. Restrooms are available at the Visitor Center only during summer hours of operation. The Stream Profile Chamber closes 30 minutes before the Visitor Center. For more information, visit http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/ltbmu/VisitorCenter, or call the Forest Supervisor's office at (530) 543-2600.
Tallac Historic Site
The Tallac Historic Site facilities (grounds are open year-round) are generally open Memorial Day weekend through mid-September. For more information, visit http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/ltbmu/TallacSite, or call the Forest Supervisor's office at (530) 543-2600.
| Facility |
Open/Close Date |
| 64 Acres Beach |
Year-round (walking access), weather permitting (restroom/trash service May 25 through Nov. 15) |
| 64 Acres Riverside |
June 1 through Nov. 15 |
| Angora Lookout |
May 25 through Nov. 15 |
| Angora Resort |
May 25 through Nov 15 (restrooms/trash service mid-June through mid-Sep.) |
| Baldwin Beach |
April 28 through Oct. 14 |
| Bayview Campground |
May 11 through Oct. 14 |
| Bayview Trailhead |
Year-round, weather permitting (restrooms/trash service May 11 through Oct. 14) |
| Big Meadow Trailhead |
May 25 through Nov. 15 |
| Blackwood Canyon Campground |
June 1 through Nov. 15 (Restrooms/trash service June 1 - Nov. 15) |
| Blackwood Sno-Park |
Nov. 1 through May 30 |
| Camp Richardson Resort |
- Restaurant/grounds open year-round
- RV park - May 25 through Oct. 28
- Eagle's Nest - June 11 through Oct. 7
- Badger's Den - June 11 through Oct. 7
|
| Chimney Beach |
May 1 through Oct. 31 |
| Eagle Falls |
Year-round, weather permitting (restrooms/trash service May 15 - Nov. 15) |
| Echo Chalet |
Mid-June through Labor Day |
| Echo Lakes Trailhead |
Seasonal (restrooms/trash service May 15 - Nov. 15) |
| Explore Tahoe |
Year-round |
| Fallen Leaf Campground |
May 11 through Oct. 14 |
| Glen Alpine Trailhead |
Seasonal (restrooms/trash service May 15 - Nov. 15) |
| Kaspian Beach |
May 11 through Oct. 14 |
| Kaspian Campground |
May 11 through Oct. 14 |
| Kiva Picnic Area |
May 15 through Nov. 15 |
| Inspiration Point |
Early spring through late fall, weather permitting (restrooms/trash service April 14 - Nov. 25) |
| Logan Shoals Vista |
Year-round, weather permitting (restrooms/services May 25 through Nov. 15) |
| Luther Pass Campground |
May 25 through Nov. 15 |
| McKinney Rubicon Trailhead |
Seasonal (restrooms/trash service May 15 - Nov. 15) |
| Meeks Bay Beach |
May 11 through Oct. 14 |
| Meeks Bay Campground |
May 11 through Oct. 14 |
| Meeks Bay Resort |
May 11 through Oct. 14 |
| Meeks Trailhead |
Year-round, weather permitting (walking access) |
| Nevada Beach |
April 28 through Oct. 14 |
| Nevada Beach Campground |
May 11 through Oct. 15 |
| Pope Beach |
May 26 through Oct. 14 |
| Round Hill Resort |
May 10 through Oct. 1 |
| Sand Pit OHV area |
May 10 through Nov. 15 |
| Sawmill Pond Picnic Area |
May 15 through Nov. 20 (restrooms/trash services May 15 - Nov. 15) |
| Secret Harbor |
May 1 through Nov. 15 |
| Stateline Lookout |
Year-round (walking access), weather permitting (restrooms/trash services May 25 - Nov. 15) |
| Tallac Historic Site |
The gate opens May 15 through Nov 15, 2018. (restrooms/trash services May 26 - Sep. 23; grounds open year-round) |
| Tallac Trailhead |
Year-round (walking access), weather permitting |
| Tallac Point |
Year-round (walking access), weather permitting |
| Taylor Creek Sno-Park |
Nov. 1 through May 30 |
| Taylor Creek Visitor Center |
May 25 through Nov. 15 (restrooms/trash services May 25 - Oct. 28; grounds open year-round) |
| Watson Lake |
June 1 through Nov. 15 (restrooms/trash services June 1 - Nov. 15) |
| William Kent Beach |
May 11 through Oct. 14 |
| William Kent Campground |
May 11 through Oct. 14 |
| Zephyr Cove Resort |
Year-round |
Forest Roads and Gates
Pursuant to 36 CFR 212.51, opening and closing dates are determined by the Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) for the Lake Tahoe Basin. To learn more about the Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) or to download a copy, visit http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/ltbmu/TravelManagement. Free copies of the MVUM are available at the Forest Supervisor's office at 35 College Drive in South Lake Tahoe.
The schedule for forest road and gate openings/closures is below.
| Road |
Road Name |
Open/Close Dates |
| 03 |
Barker Pass Rd. (mile post 0.000 to 2.300) |
Jun. 1 - Nov. 15 |
| 03 |
Barker Pass Rd. (mile post 2.300 to 7.140) |
Jun. 15 - Nov. 5
(Delayed opening expected due to road damage. Updates will be posted here as soon as they become available.)
|
| 73 |
Mt. Watson Blvd. (16N71 alternative access is open) (mile post 0.000 to 11.000) |
Jun. 1 - Nov. 15 |
| 73 |
Mt. Watson Blvd. (16N71 alternative access is open) (mile post 11.000 to 14.200) |
Jun. 1 - Nov. 15 |
| 1110 |
Hawley Grade (west side of Bridge Tract) |
May 15 - Nov. 15 |
| 1111 |
Bridge Tract (east side) |
May 15 - Nov. 15 |
| 1201 |
Fountain Place Rd. (mile post 0.000 to 2.100) |
May 15 - Nov. 15 |
| 1201 |
Fountain Place Rd. (mile post 2.100 to 4.330) |
Jun. 30 - Nov. 15 (wildlife nesting area) |
| 12N01A |
Saxon Creek Rd. |
May 25 - Nov. 15 |
| 12N01D |
Hell Hole Rd. |
Jun. 1 - Nov. 15 |
| 1207 |
Rainbow Tract |
May 15 - Nov. 15 |
| 12N08 |
Powerline Rd. (from substation to Columbine) |
May 25 - Nov. 15 |
| 1213 |
Old Luther Hwy. |
May 25 - Nov. 15 |
| 1213 |
Old Luther Hwy. (Big Meadow Parking) |
May 25 - Nov. 15 |
| 1214 |
Angora Ridge Rd. |
May 25 - Nov. 15 |
| 12N17 |
Saxon Tie Rd. |
May 25 - Nov. 15 |
| 12N21 |
High Meadows (end of Columbine) |
Jun. 1 - Nov. 15 |
| 12N28 |
Sand Pit |
May 10 - Nov. 15 |
| 12N30 |
Sawmill Pond |
May 15 - Nov. 20 |
| 12N30A |
Twin Peaks |
May 15 - Nov. 20 |
| 12N30B |
Twin Peaks |
May 15 - Nov. 20 |
| 1304 |
Cathedral (mile post 0.180 to 2.754) |
May 15 - Nov. 15 |
| 1304D |
Cathedral (mile post 0.000 to 0.171) |
May 15 - Nov. 15 |
| 1306 |
Mt. Tallac Trailhead |
May 15 - Nov. 15 |
| 1307 |
Spring Creek |
May 10 - Nov. 20 |
| 1330 |
Emerald Bay (upper) |
May 10 - Nov. 15 |
| 14N32 |
Genoa Peak Road (from Spooner Summit) |
Jun. 1 - Nov. 15 |
| 14N34A |
Noonchester Rd. |
Jun. 1 - Nov. 15 |
| 14N35 |
Genoa Peak Road (from Kingsbury Grade |
Jun. 1 - Nov. 15 |
| 14N40 |
Ellis Peak Rd. (off McKinney, Rubicon) |
Jun. 1 - Nov. 15 |
| 15N38 |
Blackwood Middlefork |
Jun. 1 - Nov. 15
(Delayed opening expected due to road damage. Updates will be posted here as soon as they become available.)
|
| 15N60 |
Paige Meadows (Ward Blvd. & Silver Tip) |
Jun. 1 - Nov. 15 |
| 1565 |
Secret Harbor Parking Lot |
May 1 - Nov. 15 |
| 16N49 |
Watson Creek Rd. |
Jun. 1 - Nov. 15 |
| 16N50 |
Watson Lake Rd. |
Jun. 1 - Nov. 15 |
| 16N52 |
Gasline Rd. (Hwy. 267 & Lake Vista Rd.) |
Jun. 1 - Nov. 15 |
| 16N55 |
Martis Slope |
Jun. 1 - Nov. 15 |
| 16N56 |
Martis Tie |
Jun. 1 - Nov. 15 |
| 16N63 |
Carnelian Rd. |
Jun. 1 - Nov. 15 |
| 16N71 |
Mt. Watson Access |
Jun. 1 - Nov. 15 |
| 16N74 |
Sawmill Flat (intersection 73 & Fulton Cresent) |
Jun. 1 - Nov. 15 |
| 16N86 |
Beaver St. |
May 25 - Nov. 15 |
| 16N93 |
Regency Extension |
Jun. 1 - Nov. 15 |
Designation of a road, trail or area for motor vehicle use by a particular class of vehicle under 36 CFR 212.51 should not be interpreted as encouraging or inviting use or implying that the road, trail, or area is passable, actively maintained, or safe for travel. Motor vehicle designations include parking along designated routes when it is safe to do so and when not causing damage to National Forest System resources. Seasonal weather conditions and natural events may render designated roads and trails impassable for extended periods. Designated areas may contain dangerous or impassable terrain. Many designated roads and trails may be passable only by high-clearance vehicles or four-wheel-drive vehicles. Maintenance of designated roads and trails will depend on available resources, and many may receive little maintenance.
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