Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit

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.

Caldor Fire Information

Caldor Fire information is available at 530-303-2455.
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Caldor Fire Evacuation Related Links

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Forest Service Ending Regional Closure Order Two Days Early

Sep. 14, 2021 - The USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region will end the regional closure order affecting National Forests in California at 11:59 pm on Wednesday, Sept. 15, two days prior to the original end date of Sep. 17. However, forest-wide closures will remain in place. Read the news release at https://go.usa.gov/xMZNq.

Backcountry Closure Order

Sep. 14, 2021 - As a reminder, a temporary closure order has been implemented for the following backcountry areas: Desolation Wilderness, Meiss Country, Barker Pass and McKinney/Rubicon due to the Caldor Fire. The closure order will remain in effect from Aug. 19 to Sep. 19, 2021 and may be extended.

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Forest Service recommends responsible recreation

Jan. 2021 - Visitors to National Forest Lands in the Lake Tahoe Basin should practice responsible recreation at all times, including the following:

Practice Social Distancing. Provide space of at least six feet at all times during your visit.
Do Not Gather in Groups. Follow the latest guidance from officials.
Share the Trail. Alert other trail users of your presence and step aside to let them pass.
Pack Out Your Trash. Leave with everything you bring in and use.

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Liberty Utilities to Continue Wildfire Mitigation

Power pole and lines in a remote forested area.

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.

Falcons nesting at Castle Rock

Sign alerting hikers to avoid nesting area for Peregrine Falcons.

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.

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