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, fire restrictions, Desolation Wilderness permits, facility/road opening/closing dates, winter recreation, Taylor Creek Visitor Center, Tallac Historic Site and much more! Scroll down for Recent News.
Pacific Southwest Region 2020 Spring Fire Hire
Jan. 22, 2020 - The application period for Spring Fire Hire begins Mon., Jan. 27, 2020, and ends at 8:59 PDT on Wed., Feb. 5, 2020. View the outreach notice (PDF 608 KB)
Tahoe Basin Forest Service firefighter deployed to Australia
Jan. 6, 2020 - We are proud to share that USDA Forest Service Fire Captain, Dave Soldavini, from the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is currently assigned to Australia as part of an interagency group helping with fire suppression efforts. Read more at https://go.usa.gov/xpz6Y.
Forest Service seeks input for Winter Travel Management
Nov. 22, 2019 - With the holiday season upon us and the importance of giving adequate time for the public to respond, the LTBMU has extended the comment period through Dec. 9, 2019, for the proposed Winter Recreation and Over Snow Vehicle (OSV) Travel Management Project. Read more at https://go.usa.gov/xpbyF.
Campground Concession Prospectus Update
ATTENTION: PROSPECTUS SUBMISSION DEADLINE ON HOLD
Sep. 18, 2019 - The LTBMU Campground Prospectus submission deadline is on hold for the time being to allow the Forest Service to make technical corrections to the prospectus. The new deadline will be released after the corrections are made. Follow the link below to read the letter. More information regarding the prospectus is available at https://go.usa.gov/xypZa.
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.
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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