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Welcome to winter at Lake Tahoe!


The LTBMU totals over 156,000 acres of stunning National Forest lands around beautiful Lake Tahoe in Northern CA and Western NV.

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Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

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.

Forest Service Approves Expanding E-Bike Access

Man rides ebike on trail with forest and mountains in the background.

This highly anticipated project will expand e-bike (Class-1, pedal assist only) use and trail system access and connectivity on the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. Work is expected to begin this summer. 

 

 

National Forest Roads and Facilities Closed for Winter

Lake Tahoe in Winter

Seasonal closures apply to national forest roads and buildings, restrooms and parking areas at many recreation sites including beaches, campgrounds, interpretive sites, picnic areas and resorts.

2026 Prescribed Fire Information

Burning slash pile surrounded by snowy forest.

Pending all required approvals, prescribed fire operations continue as conditions and weather allow. Prescribed fires help reduce overgrown vegetation to protect local communities, infrastructure and natural resources from wildfires.

Winter Recreation

Snowman at Nevada Beach

Popular outdoor winter activities at Lake Tahoe include skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, snow-shoeing, sledding and much more!

Current Conditions

Icicles hang underneath a dock on Lake Tahoe.

Helpful links for current road conditions, weather forecast, Daily Burn Status, prescribed fire activity, live web cams and more!

Camping & Cabins

Cards - Camping

Enjoy the convenience of a full service cabin, developed campground or the secluded primitiveness of backcountry and wilderness camping.

Beaches & Picnic Areas

Nevada Beach

National Forest 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

Bear Canister Collage

Hard-sided bear canisters are required for overnight visits to Desolation Wilderness and bear-resistant containers are required in all other areas.

Tahoe Rim Trail Thru Hike Permits

The Tahoe Rim Trail is a 165 mile backcountry trail that circles Lake Tahoe and includes amazing vistas, high alpine lakes, meadows and peaks. Visit the Tahoe Rim Trail website for information on thru hike permits, trail conditions, guided hikes and more!

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