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The Tahoe National Forest is renowned for its rugged beauty, historic sites and exceptional year-round recreation opportunities.

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Welcome to Tahoe National Forest

Welcome to the Tahoe National Forest - where there are many things to see and do! Tahoe National Forest is located in the northern Sierra Nevada and extends from the foothills across the Sierra crest to the California-Nevada state line. Tahoe National Forest includes more than 850,000 acres of public land intermixed with 350,000 acres of private land in a checkerboard pattern.

Visit the Forest

A Tahoe National Forest Sign

For your safety and enjoyment, always plan ahead and prepare for your visit to the Tahoe National Forest. 

Alerts and Fire Danger

Current Conditions

Maps and Guides

Learn about the Tahoe

People walking dogs in the forest.

Whether you're visiting for the first time or hundredth time, you may have questions about your upcoming trip. 

FAQs

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About the Area

Forest Projects

Machinery in the forest.

Provide public comment, view maps and learn about projects on the Tahoe National Forest. 

Current Projects

Recent Press Releases

Tahoe National Forest seeks public feedback on proposed wildfire risk mitigation projects

Release Date: March 26th, 2025

Tahoe National Forest invites public to provide input on annual off-highway vehicle program...

Release Date: February 6th, 2025

Tahoe National Forest seeks public input regarding forest health treatments near Camptonville...

Release Date: January 17th, 2025
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Features

Bear Fire

Protecting communities from wildfire

The small, rural community of Sierra Brooks includes about 500 residents who are no strangers to living with fire. Sierra Brooks is located south of…
Packers in Granite Chief Wilderness

Granite Chief Wilderness Trail Reroute

 In 2023, trail crews broke ground on what will be 6 miles of new trail connecting the Tevis Cup Trail through the northern end of the Granite…
Hand painted fish shirts on a clothesline.

Fish, Fish, Hooray! Kids' Fishing Day

 The shores of Packer Lake were filled with excited families who gathered during the annual Kids’ Fishing Day Event on the Tahoe National Forest…
A herd of sheep in the forest.

Net Positive for Nature on National Forests

Across the West, lands are scarred with reminders of overuse and undermanagement. A century of fire suppression has resulted in unhealthy and…
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