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, fire restrictions, Desolation Wilderness permits, facility/road opening/closing dates, summer recreation, Taylor Creek Visitor Center, Tallac Historic Site and much more! Scroll down for Recent News.
Round Hill Pines Access Project Public Meeting
Sep. 9, 2019 - The Federal Highway Administration Central Federal Lands Highway Division (CFLHD), in cooperation with the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU), the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA), and the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) will host a public meeting on Wed., Sep. 25, 2019, from 5-7 p.m. at the Forest Service office in South Lake Tahoe regarding a proposal to improve safety for visitors entering and exiting the Round Hill Pines Resort from U.S. Highway 50. Read more at https://go.usa.gov/xV5VX.
Visitors Should Take Precautions to Avoid Cold Water Shock
Sep. 9, 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.
Heads up Baldwin Beach visitors!
Sep. 4, 2019 - Beach goers can expect one-lane closures with traffic control tomorrow and Friday, which will cause delays entering and exiting Baldwin Beach as the Forest Service continues work on the first phase of a project that will widen and re-pave the main access road to Baldwin Beach including construction of a Class 1 bike path. Beach goers may wish to use nearby Pope, Camp Richardson, Tallac Historic Site or Kiva beaches instead. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this project to improve beach access!!
Lake Tahoe Basin Fire Restrictions
Aug. 27, 2019 - Always know before you go!Fire restriction information for the Tahoe Basin and surrounding areas is available at https://go.usa.gov/xVDZw.
Campground Concession Prospectus Update
ATTENTION: PROSPECTUS SUBMISSION DEADLINE ON HOLD
Aug. 21, 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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