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Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

South Lake Tahoe, CA U.S.A.

35 College Drive
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
U.S.A.

530-543-2600 Forest Headquarters
877-444-6777 Camp Reservations
530-541-4036 TTY

Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit Web Site

Open Year-Round
No Entry Fee Charged

Spectacular scenery surrounds the Lake Tahoe Basin.

Lake Tahoe in winter.

The Lake Tahoe Basin encompasses 500 square miles of which more than a third, or 122,000 acres, is the lake itself. The landscapes range from the rugged, exposed heights of Freel Peak to the glacial lakes of the Desolation Wilderness to the Jeffrey pine-fir forest at lake level.

It is a four-season recreation area for hikers, skiers, campers and horseback riders.

The forest service manages about 150,000 acres within the basin. The remainder of the land is in California or Nevada state parks or private ownership.

There are 220 miles of trails, including the Pacific Crest Trail and the Tahoe Rim Trail.

The Desolation, Mount Rose and Granite Chief wilderness areas offer hikers the chance to enjoy solitude among some of California's most spectacular scenery.

More than 20 campgrounds are available through the forest service, California state parks and private organizations.There are picnic sites, scenic vistas and historic points of interest.

The U.S. Forest Service operates a visitor center on the south shore of the lake. For information on winter recreation, call 530-543-2600 and for summer recreation, call 530-543-2674.

For national forest campground availability and reservations, call 877-444-6777. For California State Parks campground availability and reservations information, call 800-444-7275.

The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority, phone 800-AT-TAHOE, provides information on commercial outfitters.

Outdoor Activities
Activities Column 1 Activities Column 2 Activities Column 3
Camping available Freshwater Fishing available Visitor Center available
Hiking available Saltwater Fishing not available Children's Activities available
Backpacking available Guided Tours available
Rock Climbing available Scenic Drives available
Horse Trails available Big Game Hunting not available Picnicking available
Wheelchair Trails/Ramps available Upland Hunting available Off-Road Vehicles available
Waterfowl Hunting available Lodging Nearby available
Restaurants Nearby available
Canoeing available
Kayaking available Cross-Country Skiing available
Rafting available Downhill Skiing available Bird-Watching available
Beaches available Snowboarding available Nature Viewing available
Boat Launch available Snowshoeing available Historic Sites available
Snowmobiling available
Ice Skating available
Mountain Biking available Winter Camping available
Touring available
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Photo credits in order: Courtesy of USDA Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Region. Courtesy of USDA Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Region.

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