Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
Cover photo: Aspen along Angora Road. Forest Service Photo by Jonathan Cook-Fisher.
The Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit Forest Supervisor’s Office in South Lake Tahoe is open Monday through Friday, 8-4:30 p.m. excluding federal holidays. Customers may also call 530-543-2600, during business hours. If you reach the recording, we're helping another customer. Leave a message with your name and phone number and we will get back to you as soon as possible. You may also email us.
2026 Prescribed Fire Information
Prescribed fires help reduce overgrown vegetation to protect local communities, infrastructure and natural resources from wildfires.
Current Conditions
Helpful links for current road conditions, weather forecast, Daily Burn Status, prescribed fire activity, live web cams and more!
Camping & Cabins
Enjoy the convenience of a full service cabin, developed campground or the secluded primitiveness of backcountry and wilderness camping.
Beaches & Picnic Areas
Beaches and picnic areas are generally open Memorial Day weekend through mid-October. The open season depends on conditions, snowfall and may vary from year to year.
Bear Canisters
Hard-sided bear canisters are required for overnight visits to Desolation Wilderness and bear-resistant containers are required in all other areas.
Thru Hikes on the TRT
The Tahoe Rim Trail is a 165 mile backcountry trail that circles Lake Tahoe and includes amazing vistas, alpine lakes, meadows and peaks.