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Recreational Activities at Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit provides some of the finest recreational opportunities in the nation. While
enjoying the fun activities at Lake Tahoe, please remember that the land, water, and wildlife are very sensitive to
disturbance. Follow instructions posted on signs and stay on designated trails. It's up to all of us to protect our shared
public lands. The Forest Supervisor's Office in South Lake Tahoe provides a year-round source of information. The front
desk is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, please
contact us. Follow the links provided below for specific recreation information.
2009 Winter Trek Express
5th Grade Environmental Education Program
The US Forest Service, Heavenly Ski Resort, the City of South Lake Tahoe and the Tahoe Heritage Foundation
are excited to announce the 5th year of our high mountain Winter Trek Express. The 5th Grade Snowshoe program will
take place Mondays through Fridays starting January 12 and continuing through March 27, 2009
From sightseeing to camping, numerous summer recreational opportunities are available at Lake Tahoe.
Hiking, mountain biking and a wide variety of beach and water sports are among the most popular activities. Other
opportunities include horseback riding, cycle touring and wildlife watching
There are many winter recreational activities available at Lake Tahoe. Skiing
and Snowboarding are among the most popular activities. Other opportunities
include Ice Skating, Sledding/Tubing, Snowmobiling and
Snowshoeing
This page provides an overview of accessible recreation sites in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Although some activities and facilities
provide limited access to those with disabilities, we hope that by describing the following access information, you will be able
to make an informed decision about which sites will be the most worthwhile for you to visit
Lake Tahoe has a rich and diverse cultural heritage spanning thousands of
years. Much remains to be learned about the first peoples who utilized the
Lake Tahoe Basin as many as 8,000 to 10,000 years ago. Follow the link provided
below to learn more about the original inhabitants of the Lake Tahoe Basin
Information for Dog Owners who live at or visit Lake Tahoe including "Where can I take my dog?" Tips for hiking,
camping, boating, kayaking, swimming, skiing and snowshoeing with your dog. Resource information such as Dog-Friendly Events,
Veterinarians, 24-hour Emergency Services, Lost Pets and Boarding Facilities
Regional Foresters and Forest Supervisors may issue orders that will close or
restrict the use of certain areas if the need arises. Here you will find a list of Forest
Orders that
are relevant to the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
The Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit Outdoor Recreation Guide, The Lake of the Sky Journal is now available online!
The journal is in a PDF format that requires the Adobe Acrobat Reader to
view. To download the journal and/or the Acrobat Reader, follow the "more" link
provided below. You may obtain a paper copy of the Journal for free from the Visitor
Center or the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit Forest Supervisor's Office located at 35 College Drive, South Lake Tahoe.
Here is information for the Recreational Residents who own cabins on Forest
Service property
As a visitor to the National Forests, you are asked to follow certain rules
designed to protect the Forests and the natural environment, to ensure the
health and safety of visitors, and to promote a pleasant and rewarding outdoor
recreation experience for all visitors
A Special Use authorization provides use of and access to National Forest Lands for a wide variety of
activities to both commercial and non-commercial operations
A century ago, what is now the Tallac Historic Site was the "Grandest Resort in the World",
a summer retreat for the socially elite. This
area attracts thousands of visitors annually and recaptures a bygone and significant era in Tahoe's
history
Please visit the Forest Service Visitor Center located at Taylor Creek. Follow this link to
learn more about our interpretive activities, trails, hikes, and general recreational information
Weddings in the Lake Tahoe Basin are very popular. Here you can find specific
information for planning your wedding on National Forest Land
Four Wilderness Areas are located in or near the Lake Tahoe Basin. The Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit also manages
Meiss Country Roadless Area and shares management duties of Desolation Wilderness with the El Dorado National Forest and
the Mt. Rose Wilderness with the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. For more information on these national treasures follow
the link provided
Follow this link to learn more about wildlife found at Lake Tahoe.
Many species from a wide variety of birds to squirrels, raccoons, coyote, deer
and bears are found in and around the Lake Tahoe Basin
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