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, winter recreation, Taylor Creek Visitor Center, Tallac Historic Site and much more! Scroll down for Recent News.
Campground Concession Prospectus
April 1, 2020 - The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) is soliciting proposals from interested parties for a campground concession special use permit (SUP) to provide high-quality public service in the operation and maintenance of government-owned recreation facilities at Lake Tahoe in both California and Nevada. The new SUP(s) will replace the current concession permit which expires December 31, 2020. Learn more and view the prospectus documents at https://go.usa.gov/xvrg2.
Visiting National Forests
March 31, 2020 - Please avoid visiting national forests if you are sick and/or experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. Follow CDC guidance on personal hygiene and social distancing before and during your visit to the forest. If an area is crowded, move to a less occupied location. Also consider avoiding the forest during high-use periods.
USFS closes developed recreation sites in California until April 30
March 26, 2020 - The USDA Forest Service appreciates the public's interest in outdoor recreation, particularly in light of current events. The Pacific Southwest Region of the Forest Service, in response to the recent statewide shelter-in-place order issued by the Governor of California, is joining the cause to aggressively mitigate the spread of COVID-19 by closing developed recreation facilities on our National Forests statewide. Read more at https://go.usa.gov/xv3Tc.
Pacific Southwest Region postpones new prescribed fire ignitions on national forest lands in California
March 20, 2020 - The USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region announced today that all new ignitions for prescribed fire have been postponed until further notice. Read more at https://go.usa.gov/xdJSb.
Attention Forest Service Visitors
March 20, 2020 - This office has moved to virtual services. Please visit us at https://www.fs.usda.gov/ltbmu and access our forest maps at https://www.fs.fed.us/ivm/. If you need assistance or have any questions, please call 530-543-2600 and leave a message. You may also email us your questions at pa_ltbmu@fs.fed.us.
Versión en Español
20 de marzo de 2020 - Esta oficina se ha cambiado a servicios virtuales. Por favor visítenos por el internet en https://www.fs.usda.gov/ltbmu y acceda los mapas de nuestros bosques en https://www.fs.fed.us/ivm. Si necesita atención inmediata o tiene alguna pregunta, por favor llame al 530-543-2600 y deja un mensaje.
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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