Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit

Contact Information

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.

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U.S. Forest Service
North Shore Office
855 Alder Ave.
Incline Village, NV
(U.S. Mail should be sent to the South Lake Tahoe address listed above)
Voice: (775) 831-0914
Hours: Wed thru Fri
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit location map.

A campsite with a tent, bicycles, and chairs near a fire pit.

The Crystal Range sits behind Mt. Tallac.

A snowmobiler crosses a bridge in heavy snow.

Rainbow Trail at Taylor Creek Visitor Center.

The Honeymoon Cabin at Tallac Historic Site sits alongside the south shore of Lake Tahoe.

Coyote sitting on boulder in the forest.

Lake Tahoe Basin Streams and Rivers Running High

April 9, 2018 - Lake Tahoe Basin residents and visitors should exercise extreme caution as precipitation and warm temperatures, combined with melting snow can create cold, high and swift water conditions in our local streams and rivers. Back country enthusiasts, hikers and other visitors to our National Forests should use good judgement when recreating near water. Snow melt water is extremely cold and exposure for even a few minutes can lead to life threatening situations. Learn how to stay safe in your National Forest at https://www.fs.fed.us/visit/know-before-you-go and share this information with your family and friends. Read more at https://www.facebook.com/LakeTahoeUSFS/videos/1495593220568898/.

Popular Recreation Activities

We have lots more information about recreation opportunities across the forest!

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Forest Service Campgrounds and Roads Opening Soon

The LTBMU will soon begin the process of opening National Forest recreational facilities in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Weather and snow conditions permitting, Inspiration Point will be the first site to open on Saturday, April 14, 2018. Baldwin and Nevada beaches open Saturday, April 28 and the Taylor Creek Visitor Center opens Friday, May 25. The Tallac Historic Site parking area opens Tuesday, May 15, and the buildings will be staffed beginning Saturday, May 26. Please keep in mind that National Forest grounds and trailheads remain open year-round, but during the winter season parking lots and restrooms close, trash service ceases and access can be difficult due to snow. Tahoe Valley and Zephyr Cove Resort campgrounds are open year-round along with Camp Richardson and Zephyr Cove resorts and beaches. Follow the link above for a complete list of opening dates.

Prescribed Fire Operations

Members of the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team (TFFT), which includes local, state and federal agencies, regularly conduct prescribed fire operations in the Lake Tahoe Basin when weather and conditions allow. A map with project locations and details is available for viewing at http://www.tahoefft.org. To receive prescribed fire notifications, send an email to pa_ltbmu@fs.fed.us. Follow the link above and scroll to the bottom of the page for more information on prescribed fire.

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