The Tahoe National Forest is in Fire Restrictions

The USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region has rescinded the Regional Closure Order affecting all National Forests in California including the Tahoe National Forest as of September 15 at 11:59pm.

To protect natural resources and provide for public safety, the Tahoe National Forest has revised fire restrictions and implemented a new, temporary closure order on dispersed camping and target shooting effective Thursday September 16, 2021 at 12:00 AM through November 1, 2021. Please read more about current restrictions HERE.

Popular Recreation Activities

We have lots more information about recreation opportunities across the forest! For a complete campground and recreation site update, please visit the Tahoe National Forest Summer Recreation Update.

E-Bike Opportunities

The Tahoe National Forest offers a wide variety of e-bike riding opportunities. This includes over 2,000-miles of roads, 195-miles of OHV trails, 190 miles of single-track motorcycle trails, and an additional 35 miles of newly designated single track available to Class-1, pedal-assisted E-Bikes. All roads and trails open to motor vehicle use are available for all classes of e-bikes. More...

Recent News

• Forest Service Ending Regional Closure Order Two Days Early; Five Forests to Remain Closed Under Local Orders

  Release Date: Sep 15, 2021  

• Tahoe National Forest Reopens; Fire Restrictions Revised

  Release Date: Sep 14, 2021  

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