The South Lake Tahoe Forest Service office offers virtual services M-F, 8-4:30pm, excluding holidays. Call 530-543-2600, leave a message or email us at pa_ltbmu@fs.fed.us and we will respond at our earliest convenience.

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Popular Recreation Activities

We have lots more information about recreation opportunities across the forest! Follow the links above or click on the photos below for more info.

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.

Recent News

• Enhanced fire restrictions begin June 15 at Lake Tahoe

  Release Date: Jun 15, 2021  

Features

Liberty Utilities to Continue Wildfire Mitigation

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

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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Spotlights

Keep Tahoe Bears Wild!

Lake Tahoe is Bear County. Store food/garbage in bear resistant containers. Keep your distance and never feed any wild animal. More at tahoebears.org.

Reading Forest Now on Video!

Reading Forest is now available on video courtesy of the CA Tahoe Conservancy! The inspirational artwork is on display at Taylor Creek Visitor Center through Nov 2021. 

Know Before You Go

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

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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