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
(U.S. Mail should be sent to the South Lake Tahoe address listed above) Voice: (775) 831-0914 Hours: Wed thru Fri
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Stream Profile Chamber at Taylor Creek Closed For Repairs
June 4, 2018 - The Stream Profile Chamber at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center is temporarily closed for repairs, but not to worry. There are many other activities and opportunities to take part in at the visitor center, such as a hike along the Rainbow Trail that runs alongside beautiful Taylor Creek or the Lake of the Sky Trail that leads to stunning Lake Tahoe! Follow our Facebook and Twitter pages for the latest updates on the chamber.
Delayed opening for Middlefork, Barker Pass Roads
June 15, 2018 - The Blackwood Canyon lower gate to the campground is open, but the upper gates to Middlefork and Barker Pass will not be open until July. This affects access to the Tahoe Rim Trailhead at the top of Barker Pass. Updates will be posted here and on our Facebook and Twitter pages as soon as they become available. For a complete list of opening/closing dates, visit http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/ltbmu/OpeningClosingDates.
June is Wildfire Awareness Month in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Fire is a natural process in the Sierra Nevada and it's not a matter of "if" the next fire will occur, it's a matter of "when". Across the U.S. fire season has become a year-round event. Tahoe Basin residents should Prepare Now! Wildfire Knows No Season. Wildfire preparedness includes things like clearing defensible space around your home and talking with your neighbors about it, preparing an evacuation plan for your family members and your pets, signing up for Reverse 911 with your county. Learn more about how to prepare for the next wildfire and keep your family safe by visiting http://tahoe.livingwithfire.info/. Remember, Prepare Now! Wildfire Knows No Season.
Lake Tahoe agencies remind residents and visitors to practice proper food storage and trash disposal at all times while in bear country. Intentional or unintentional feeding of bears can result in the bear being killed, fines and/or jail time for violators. Every year law enforcement and state wildlife officers respond to hundreds of calls in which bears may pose a public safety threat and/or are damaging property. In some cases, the animals are euthanized. Become part of the solution and help us save our Tahoe bears! Read more at https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/ltbmu/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD581009.
Whether you are going out for a day hike or an extended backpacking trip follow the safety tips found at the link above to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
National Forests provide a variety of fun and exciting activities, but visitors must avoid hazardous situations. For information on staying safe in the forest, visit the link above.
Lake Tahoe West is an interagency collaborative effort to restore resilience to the west shore's forests, watersheds, and communities. Follow the link above for more.
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