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.
Follow the slideshow links for information on camping reservations, Desolation Wilderness permits, Taylor Creek Visitor Center, Tallac Historic Site, summer recreation and much more!
Forest Service Office Closed For Memorial Day
May 15, 2019- The Forest Service in South Lake Tahoe will be closed on Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day. Normal hours will resume on May 28.
Climbers, Hikers Asked to Avoid Castle Rock Peak
May 8, 2019 - Climbers and hikers are asked to avoid the area at the top of Castle Rock on Kingsbury Grade, due to nesting Peregrine falcons. Please help us spread the word and protect this majestic species! View the Flyer (PDF 242 KB)
Warming Temperatures Increase Snowmelt
May 6, 2019 - Lake Tahoe visitors should keep in mind that warming temperatures mean increased snowmelt in Tahoe's lakes, rivers and streams, which translates to high, fast and very cold water not yet suitable for swimming or water activities! Forest Service (FS) facilities have begun opening for the season and FS roads begin opeing in mid-May. Many FS sites such as vista points, beaches and trails have become accessible with warming temperatures, but some restrooms are still closed and there is no trash removal until facilities open for the season. Please take your trash with you and help keep your National Forest lands beautiful and litter-free! Check out the list of opening dates at https://go.usa.gov/xmkkf.
The LTBMU is pleased to share the Conservation Education and Interpretive Services Accomplishment Report for fiscal year 2018. The LTBMU Conservation Education Program works with partners and volunteers to deliver programs to youth, local communities and create future land stewards. Program focus areas include Fuels Reduction and Forest Health, Watershed Restoration and Habitat Improvement; Water Quality Improvement; and Recreation and Human Responsibility. Follow the link below to view the report.
Prescribed fire operations are a key component of active forest management and are carried out whenever weather, staffing and conditions allow in order to reduce excess vegetation that can feed unwanted wildfires. During active operations, prescribed fire notifications are sent out and a map with project locations and details is posted at http://tahoe.livingwithfire.info/get-informed/. Sign up for email notifications by sending an email to pa_ltbmu@fs.fed.us.
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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