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
The South Lake Tahoe Forest Service office offers virtual services Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. Call 530-543-2600, leave a message (Hours: M-F, 8-4:30 p.m.) with your phone number or email us at pa_ltbmu@usda.gov, and we will respond at our earliest convenience.
Sep. 21, 2021 - For public safety, an emergency closure order is in effect for the Caldor Fire area. The closure order will remain in effect through Dec. 31, 2021. View the closure order and map at https://go.usa.gov/xM9Jy.
Backcountry Closure Order (Updated)
Sep. 21, 2021 - For public safety, a temporary closure order is in effect for the following backcountry areas: Desolation Wilderness, Meiss Country, Barker Pass, Blackwood Canyon and McKinney/Rubicon due to the Caldor Fire. The closure order will remain in effect through Oct. 20, 2021. View the closure order and map at https://go.usa.gov/xM9J5.
June 2, 2021 - Liberty Utilities will continue wildfire mitigation work in the Fallen Leaf Lake, Glen Alpine, Lily Lake and Bridge Tract areas. As part of the Wildfire Mitigation Plan, crews will convert bare overhead conductors to insulated covered conductors, replace utility poles to accommodate the increased weight of the new powerlines. Work will be accomplished with ground crews, vehicles, helicopters from June to October. Please follow temporary signs and use caution while recreating near these project areas. This infrastructure hardening protects against sparking and reduces the potential of wildfires in these remote areas. Learn more at https://california.libertyutilities.com/south-lake-tahoe/residential/safety/electrical/wildfire-mitigation.html.
May 20, 2021 - Peregrine falcons are once again nesting at the top of Castle Rock on Kingsbury Grade. Falcons are sensitive to disturbance anywhere near the nest and signs were placed in the area last week to alert hikers and climbers to avoid the area. Signs will be removed when the nesting period is over. View the caution sign at https://go.usa.gov/xHJDp and read more about the Castle Rock falcons at https://go.usa.gov/xHJ2r.
Reading Forest is now available on video courtesy of the CA Tahoe Conservancy! The inspirational artwork is on display at Taylor Creek Visitor Center through Nov 2021.
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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