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.
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.
Follow the photo links below for camping information and much more!
Attention Desolation Wilderness Hikers!
July 16, 2018 - Forest Service Wilderness Rangers are reporting mountain lion activity near Middle Velma Lake and the surrounding area. There have also been reports of increased bear activity. For information about staying safe in Bear and Mountain Lion country, visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/ltbmu/home/?cid=stelprdb5415822.
Application Period for Fall and Spring Fire Hire Opens August 1
July 16, 2018 - The application period for Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit fall and spring fire hire begins August 1, 2018. For fall 2018, the application period is open August 1 - 29. For spring 2019, the application period is open August 1 - October 15. Follow the link below to download the outreach notice.
July 12, 2018 - Good news, Barker Pass reopened today!! Work to repair Barker Pass Road on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe began in late June with Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit crews, supported by local contractors replacing pavement at the top of the popular off-highway vehicle (OHV), Tahoe Rim Trail (TRT) and Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) access road. A huge thank you goes out to the road crew and contractors for completing this work ahead of schedule and in time for this weekend. We also would like to thank the public for your patience and understanding during this closure.
Stream Profile Chamber at Taylor Creek still closed
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.
June is Wildfire Awareness Month in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Fire is a natural process in the Sierra Nevada and it's not a matter of "if" the next fire will occur, it's a matter of "when". Across the U.S. fire season has become a year-round event. Tahoe Basin residents should Prepare Now! Wildfire Knows No Season. Wildfire preparedness includes things like clearing defensible space around your home and talking with your neighbors about it, preparing an evacuation plan for your family members and your pets, signing up for Reverse 911 with your county. Learn more about how to prepare for the next wildfire and keep your family safe by visiting http://tahoe.livingwithfire.info/. Remember, Prepare Now! Wildfire Knows No Season.
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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