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, Desolation Wilderness permits, facility/road opening/closing dates, summer recreation, Taylor Creek Visitor Center, Tallac Historic Site and much more!
Application Period Open for 2019 Fall Fire Hire
Aug. 1, 2019 - The application period for Fall Fire Hire opened Aug. 1 and ends at 8:59 p.m., PDT on Wed., Aug. 28, 2019. View the outreach notice (PDF 547 KB).
Visitors Should Take Precautions to Avoid Cold Water Shock
July 22, 2019 - Cold Water Shock is real and can be life-threatening. Visitors should always exercise caution when swimming and participating in water activities in Lake Tahoe and surrounding water bodies. Wearing a life jacket, even if you're a strong swimmer, significantly increases your chance of survival when exposed to cold water. Learn how Cold Water Shock affects the body and how to prevent it at https://www.weather.gov/safety/coldwater.
Campground Concession Prospectus
May 24, 2019 - Update: Proposals are due by 4:30 p.m., PDT on Aug. 22, 2019. The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is soliciting proposals from interested parties for a campground concession special use permit (SUP) to provide high-quality public service in the operation and maintenance of government-owned recreation facilities at Lake Tahoe in both California and Nevada. 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.
