National Forest Roads and Facilities Closed for Winter

The annual process of closing national forest recreation facilities and forest roads around Lake Tahoe is nearly complete. Seasonal closures apply to forest roads and buildings, restrooms and parking areas at many recreation sites including beaches, campgrounds, interpretive sites, picnic areas and resorts.

For public safety and resource protection, Forest Service roads began closing in mid-November. For specific closing dates, consult the Motor Vehicle Use Maps. Please be aware that some areas are still under active management and the public may see administrative access continue on some forest roads until projects are complete or work has ended for the season.

Scheduled Closing Dates for Recreation Facilities*

• Oct. 1: Round Hill Pines Beach Resort
• Oct. 5: Tallac Historic Site
• Oct. 6: Badgers Den Campground (Camp Richardson)
• Oct. 12: Meeks Bay Resort; Echo Chalet restrooms
• Oct. 13: Blackwood Canyon, Fallen Leaf, Kaspian, Nevada Beach, and William Kent campgrounds; Baldwin, Nevada and Pope beaches; Bayview parking area; Kaspian and William Kent beach restrooms
• Oct. 19: Eagles Nest Campground (Camp Richardson)
• Oct. 26: Taylor Creek Visitor Center, Stream Profile Chamber
• Nov. 2: Camp Richardson Corral
• Nov. 15: Big Meadow and Eagle Falls trailhead parking areas; Genoa Peak Road; Kiva Picnic Area; Logan Shoals restrooms; Luther Pass Campground; Sand Pit OHV area; Secret Harbor parking area and Watson Lake Campground
• Nov. 20: Sawmill Pond
• Nov. 30: Inspiration Point parking area and restrooms
• Open year-round: Camp Richardson Resort’s hotel, cabins and RV Campground; Zephyr Cove Resort and Campground
• Angora Lakes Resort cabins and store, and Echo Chalet marina and store closed earlier in September.

*All dates are subject to change due to conditions and weather. 

Although buildings, restrooms and parking areas shut down for winter, national forest lands remain open for foot traffic year-round, but parking is limited due to winter conditions and services such as water, restrooms and trash collection are unavailable. Always recreate responsibly by packing out all garbage including pet waste, parking legally and avoid blocking locked gates.