U.S. Forest Service - Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

U.S. Forest Service - Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit News, updates and photos from the U.S. The forest is managed to provide access for the public and to protect the natural resources of the area.

Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, which encompasses over 156,000 acres of stunning National Forest lands around beautiful Lake Tahoe in Northern CA and Western NV. Over 78% of the area around the lake is public land managed by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service. Totaling over 156,000 acres, this land includes beaches, hiking and biking trails, wilderne

ss, historic estates and developed recreation areas such as campgrounds and riding stables. We hope you will join us in ensuring that the lake and surrounding lands remain as beautiful and undisturbed as possible.

Readiness reviews prepare wildland firefighters for the busy season ahead!Just off of Genoa Peak Road at Spooner Summit,...
06/11/2026

Readiness reviews prepare wildland firefighters for the busy season ahead!

Just off of Genoa Peak Road at Spooner Summit, fire engines, hotshots, patrols, and helicopter crews responded to a wildfire scenario as part of an annual evaluation process called Readiness Reviews.

John Chester, Assistant Forest Fire Management Officer on the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, evaluated the physical and mental preparedness for the upcoming fire season. “We’re gearing up for and preparing for a very active fire season across the west,” Chester said.

Forest Service photo by Laura Leidner

The FIRE DANGER adjective rating for the Lake Tahoe Basin has increased from LOW to MODERATE. Moderate fire danger means...
06/10/2026

The FIRE DANGER adjective rating for the Lake Tahoe Basin has increased from LOW to MODERATE. Moderate fire danger means fires starting in open, dry grass or vegetation will burn and spread quickly on windy days. Link to Daily Rating and more info:⬇️

06/10/2026

A life jacket can’t save your life if it’s floating on top of the water and you’re sinking to the bottom. Having a life jacket on your boat, even if it’s “readily accessible,” is not good enough. so you can enjoy boating another day.

06/10/2026

Join us on June 20th for a morning of stewardship in Johnson Meadow. Help us pull invasive weeds, learn more about the ongoing restoration efforts, and enjoy a morning in the meadow!

Please meet at 9am at the end of Winnemucca Ave. in South Lake Tahoe. Tools will be provided. Please come prepared for work and to be in the sun with closed toed shoes, sunscreen, and water.

RSVP at [email protected]

06/10/2026
Sharing for our neighbors on the U.S. Forest Service-Tahoe National Forest.
06/10/2026

Sharing for our neighbors on the U.S. Forest Service-Tahoe National Forest.

06/10/2026

Wildfires can move fast. Having a go bag ready can save precious time. Pack essentials like documents, first aid supplies, water, clothing and chargers so you can leave quickly if conditions change. Learn more at ready.gov/wildfires and stay prepared.

06/10/2026

Temporary Burn Suspension Alert: Due to forecasted fire weather conditions, including increased winds, CAL FIRE is temporarily suspending all outdoor residential burning within the State Responsibility Areas of Amador, El Dorado, Alpine, Sacramento, and San Joaquin counties beginning at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, June 10, through Friday, June 12.

We will continue to closely monitor conditions and will provide another update Friday afternoon regarding the status of burning for the remainder of the week and the season.

06/10/2026

EL DORADO COUNTY BURN DAY STATUS
Wednesday, June 10, 2026

West Slope: NO BURN DAY
South Lake Tahoe: NO BURN DAY

(Due to forecasted weather conditions)

The Wild Tahoe Festival returns to Taylor Creek Visitor Center on Sat., June 13, 2026, from 9:30AM to 3:30PM. Activities...
06/09/2026

The Wild Tahoe Festival returns to Taylor Creek Visitor Center on Sat., June 13, 2026, from 9:30AM to 3:30PM. Activities include guided bird/nature walks, educational exhibits, hands-on activities, learning opportunities for all ages and more! Photo courtesy of TINS. Links:⬇️

Great Basin Institute Tahoe Institute for Natural Science Taylor Creek Visitor Center

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