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.
Forest Service hosts off-highway vehicle grant open house
Feb. 11, 2020 - The Forest Service will host an open house in South Lake Tahoe on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020, to provide information and seek public input on our annual California Department of Parks and Recreation Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR) Division grant applications. Read more at https://go.usa.gov/xdXtk.
Forest Service invites public to Ski with a Ranger
Feb. 10, 2020 - The Forest Service invites you to Ski with a Ranger at Heavenly Mountain Resort every Friday at 1 p.m., weather permitting. Tours begin at Tamarack Lodge, at the top of the Heavenly Gondola and last approximately one-hour. Ski with a Ranger continues through March 27, 2020, conditions permitting. Read more at https://go.usa.gov/xdjhd.
Lake Tahoe Basin Campground Prospectus Update
Feb. 7, 2020 - The 2019 Campground Prospectus has been canceled. We anticipate announcing a new Campground Prospectus in the spring of 2020. View the prospectus update letter at https://go.usa.gov/xdXdc (PDF 367 KB).
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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