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!
Winter Recreation and Travel Management Plan Postponed
August 10, 2018 - Due to the need to support our region’s wildfire response, the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will reschedule the two Winter Travel Management open houses, scheduled for August 15 and 16, 2018. “We will make this proposed action available at a time in the very near future when we can adequately support public questions,” responded Jeff Marsolais, Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit Forest Supervisor.
Application Period for Fall and Spring Fire Hire Opens August 1
July 16, 2018 - The application period for Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit fall and spring fire hire begins August 1, 2018. For fall 2018, the application period is open August 1 - 29. For spring 2019, the application period is open August 1 - October 15. Follow the link below to download the outreach notice.
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.
