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Summer Activities at Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit offers some of the finest summer recreational opportunities in the nation. We recommend a stop at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center off of Emerald Bay Road (Highway 89). Open daily in the
summer, Taylor Creek is an excellent way to start your visit. The
Forest Supervisor's Office, located at 35 College Drive 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.
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, fishing, cycle touring and wildlife watching.
Trail Closing Across Fallen Leaf Lake Dam During Repairs
South Lake Tahoe, CA.
--The Forest Service is temporarily closing the trail across Taylor Creek on Fallen Leaf Lake Dam. The closure is for
maintenance and repair of the causeway to ensure public safety. The closure is expected to last until November 20
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.
There are numerous beaches and picnic
areas located in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Follow the link provided for more
information.
There are many different camping opportunities in the Lake Tahoe Basin, from
conventional forest campgrounds with full hook-ups to primitive
backcountry camping.
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.
Sparkling lakes and rivers provide numerous opportunities to test your angling skill. Try
these suggestions,
then as you become more familiar with the forest, go exploring on your own!
The Lake Tahoe Basin offers some of the most spectacular hiking areas in the nation. From easy day hikes to difficult
and technical hiking, there are trails that suit the novice, intermediate and expert hiker.
Follow the link provided for a list of horseback riding stables on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe or if you already own horses and are looking for
places to go riding.
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.
There are many trails in and around the Lake Tahoe Basin for Mountain Bikes.
A quality outdoor experience is available for all trail users by practicing a safe and responsible riding etiquette.
The Lake Tahoe Basin is an excellent place for nature study and walks. The trails at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center
provide an outstanding natural experience.
Off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreation is a popular activity for locals and visitors in the Lake Tahoe Basin. It is a sport
that includes 4-wheel drive vehicles, off-road motorcycles, and all terrain vehicles (ATVs).
The Lake Tahoe Basin and surrounding areas are an exceptional place to view wildflowers of all colors
and varieties. Wildflowers are
generally at their peak from mid to late July in the Lake Tahoe Basin. The link that follows takes you to the National Forest
Service web site on wildflowers of the Pacific Southwest Region (look for the links that say "Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit".)
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