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.
The most recent report and photos from Forest Service wilderness ranger scouting expeditions on July 8 and July 12, 2017, are available on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/U.S.ForestServiceLakeTahoeBasin/posts/1246069968854559. Keep in mind that a GPS and/or map and compass are still recommended to find the trail along with proper footwear, clothing and gear. Mobile devices may not work in some areas. Develop an emergency plan in case you cannot call for help and always go with a buddy, never alone. Do not walk on frozen or partially frozen lakes and be cautious when crossing cold, fast and swift streams! Learn more about staying safe in your National Forest at https://www.fs.fed.us/visit/know-before-you-go. Follow us at @LakeTahoeUSFS or @U.S.ForestServiceLakeTahoeBasin for the latest information.
High Water Safety Tips
Kayakers, rafters, and paddlers, need to exercise caution when navigating Lake Tahoe Basin rivers and streams. Due to the melting of our tremendous snow pack, rivers and streams are currently 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.
Interested in learning about wildflowers on your National Forest? View photos and find out about locations for viewing wildflowers in the Lake Tahoe Basin and other areas this summer. For more information, visit https://www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/ and use the drop down menu on the right side of the page under "Wildflower Viewing Areas" to search for "Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit." You may also search for other National Forests or the state for which you are interested.
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 on summer activities. To view a list of campgrounds, visit http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/ltbmu/Campgrounds. Make reservations for Forest Service campgrounds at www.recreation.gov.
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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