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 Christmas tree permits, 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.
Lake Tahoe Basin Christmas tree permits still available
Dec. 13, 2019 - As of this morning, Dec. 13, 2019, Christmas tree permits are still available at the South Lake Tahoe Forest Service office and the North Lake Tahoe Visitor Center in Tahoe City. Permits cost $10, with a limit of one per family. Read more at https://go.usa.gov/xpPxX.
Forest Service seeks input for Winter Travel Management
Nov. 22, 2019 - With the holiday season upon us and the importance of giving adequate time for the public to respond, the LTBMU has extended the comment period through Dec. 9, 2019, for the proposed Winter Recreation and Over Snow Vehicle (OSV) Travel Management Project. Read more at https://go.usa.gov/xpbyF.
Lake Tahoe Basin Fire Restrictions
Oct. 28, 2019 - Always know before you go!Seasonal fire restriction information for the Tahoe Basin and surrounding areas is available at https://go.usa.gov/xVDZw. Please note, National Forest lands in the Tahoe Basin are under year-round fire restrictions. This means campfires and charcoal are only allowed within metal fire rings/stand-up grills in designated campgrounds, such as Fallen Leaf and Nevada Beach. Campfires and charcoal are not allowed in Desolation Wilderness or Meiss Country, along the Tahoe Rim Trail or Genoa Peak Road or on National Forest beaches because of the wildfire risk they pose to our communities, wildlife and forests.
Campground Concession Prospectus Update
ATTENTION: PROSPECTUS SUBMISSION DEADLINE ON HOLD
Sep. 18, 2019 - The LTBMU Campground Prospectus submission deadline is on hold for the time being to allow the Forest Service to make technical corrections to the prospectus. The new deadline will be released after the corrections are made. Follow the link below to read the letter. More 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.
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