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.
Follow the photo links below for camping information and much more!
Fall color information for the Tahoe Basin
Fall foliage displays are near their peak in the Tahoe Basin and in nearby Hope Valley. For fall color viewing location suggestions, visit http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/ltbmu/FallColor.
Application period for 2019 temporary fire positions
September 19, 2018 - The application period for 2019 temporary fire positions is open September 19 through October 12, 2018. Apply through www.USAJOBS.gov. View the flyer (PDF 252 KB)
Application period for seasonal positions open Sep 17 - Oct 12
September 17, 2018 - The USDA Forest Service will be accepting applications for seasonal spring and summer jobs in California from September 17 through October 12, 2018. Apply at www.USAJobs.gov. View the flyer. (PDF 202 KB)
Application periods for fall and spring fire hire
August 22, 2018 - The application period for Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit spring fire hire is open August 1 - October 15. Follow the link below to download the outreach notice and be sure to apply by the deadline.
August 21, 2018 - Fire restrictions on National Forest System lands in the Lake Tahoe Basin began Friday, August 17, 2018, and will remain in effect through November 15. Warm temperatures and dry vegetation combined with numerous wildfires burning in our region prompted the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit to implement restrictions intended to safeguard our communities across the Tahoe Basin. During fire restrictions, campfires are only allowed in campgrounds with an onsite host, such as Nevada Beach and Fallen Leaf campgrounds. See Exhibit A at the link below for the complete list of exempted sites. During restrictions, campfires are not allowed at Watson Lake, Blackwood Canyon and Luther Pass campgrounds. Read more at https://go.usa.gov/xPDve.
From crystal blue waters to snow-capped peaks, Lake Tahoe is a special place. Part of what makes it special are the unique plants and animals that call the lake home. Tahoe Yellow Cress (Rorippa subumbellata) is one of these organisms. Follow the link above to learn more about Tahoe Yellow Cress.
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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