The Tahoe National Forest is located in the northern Sierra Nevada (east of Sacramento) and extends from the foothills across the Sierra crest to the California state line. It includes over 850,000 acres of public land interspersed with 350,000 acres of private land in a checker board ownership pattern.
Rivers, snow capped peaks and dense forests offer outstanding recreation year round. A complex set of ecosystems are found as the terrain ascends from 1,500 feet along the western boundary to over 9,000 feet along the crest. The forest provides a variety of resources and opportunities and is managed by the Forest Service. For more information on accessible recreation facilities on the Tahoe National Forest follow this link. More.....
Motorized Vehicle Use Maps
The Motor Vehicle Use Map displays National Forest System routes (roads and trails) or areas designated open to motorized travel.
Welcome to the Tahoe National Forest! There are many things to see and do. The Tahoe National Forest is located in the northern Sierra Nevada (east of Sacramento) and extends to the foothills across the Sierra Crest to the California state line. Tahoe National Forest includes more than 850,000 acres of public land intermixed with 350,000 acres of private land. Continued...
Tahoe National Forest's Truckee and Sierraville Ranger Districts will conduct prescribed fires this fall/winter to reduce build-up of hazardous fuels and to continue restoring forest ecosystems. This year’s fire season is again a good reminder of the importance of prescribed fire, especially in our fire prone environment.
The North Fire could have been much worse had it not been for the heroic deeds of one very special U.S. Forest Service employee. The Forest Service would like to recognize Jai Odyssea who demonstrated outstanding effort, diligence and bravery in the line of duty.
Forest Service careers provide exciting and challenging opportunities to be involved in the management and protection more than 193 million acres of our nation’s most valuable resource.
Welcome to the Tahoe National Forest! There are many things to see and do. The Tahoe National Forest is located in the northern Sierra Nevada (east of Sacramento) and extends to the foothills across the Sierra Crest to the California state line. Tahoe National Forest includes more than 850,000 acres of public land intermixed with 350,000 acres of private land. 
