Tahoe National Forest

Recreation Activities

So Much To Do, So Much to See

Here's where you'll find a lot of basic information about recreation facilities and activities on the Tahoe National Forest. There are also links to local community information that will help you plan your visit.

(Click on the map, or an area name on the right.)

Fun Stuff for Kids, Both Large And Small

• Looking for fun, learning, and science? Try going to the Natural Inquirer website!!

• If you're looking for fun & games, check out the Smokey Bear website!
  (well, if you're an adult, I guess it's okay for you to visit as well...)

Smokey's site has games and fun stuff, as well as nostalgia and great information to help you understand the need to prevent wildfires. Smokey's Web Site.

• Junior Snow Ranger website.

Interpretation Association of the West

IAW is a non-profit cooperating association that sells books, videos, pins, and other items on the west side of the Tahoe NF at Ranger Stations and Big Bend Visitor Center. Proceeds from merchandise sales benefit the educational, scientific, historical and research efforts of Tahoe National Forest and help fund student internships in natural resource disciplines. IAW has sales outlets at the Forest Headquarters in Nevada City, Foresthill Ranger Station, Camptonville Ranger Station, Sierraville Ranger Station, and Big Bend Visitor Center. Your purchases of merchandise and books help us to expand our informational and interpretive programs.

The Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association

The Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association is a non-profit cooperating association that sells books, maps, and other items at the Truckee Ranger Station. Proceeds from sales of merchandise benefit the educational, scientific, historical and research efforts of the U.S. Forest Service. Merchandise sold by ESIA is available at the Truckee Ranger Station.