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.
Kayakers, rafters, and paddlers, need to exercise caution when navigating Lake Tahoe Basin rivers and streams. Snow melt is at a high point and basin rivers and streams are cold, swift, and high. Snow melt water is extremely cold and exposure for even for a few minutes can cause hypothermia, which can lead to life threatening situations. Always use life jackets that meet U.S. Coast Guard requirements when kayaking, rafting, and paddling, regardless of swimming ability and always go with a buddy, never alone. Learn more about water safety in your National Forest at https://www.fs.fed.us/visit/know-before-you-go/water-safety.
June is Lake Tahoe Wildfire Awareness Month. Please remember that campfires at Lake Tahoe are only allowed in developed campgrounds, never on the beach or in the general forest! Over 90% of wildfires in the Lake Tahoe Basin are caused by illegal campfires, please don't risk our community's safety!! Visit ThinkFirst.org to learn more. Below is a Wildfire Awareness Month Schedule of Events and a 'Save the Date' for the Angora Commoration.
Some higher elevations Forest Service roads in the Lake Tahoe Basin reamin closed due to snow and wet conditions. Forest Service crews are working to evaluate and open roads as soon as possible. Follow the link above to find out more.
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.
Summer activities at Lake Tahoe include camping, hiking, beach and water sports, mountain biking, fishing, and much more! Follow the link above for more information.
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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