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There are over 156,000 acres of National Forest lands in the Lake Tahoe Basin that offer some of the finest recreational opportunities in the nation including camping, hiking, mountain biking, sightseeing and much more! 

The Forest Supervisor's Office in South Lake Tahoe provides year-round recreation information and is open Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., excluding federal holidays. 

Questions?

Call the Forest Supervisor's Office at 530-543-2600, during open hours. If you reach the recording, we're helping another customer. Leave a message with your name and phone number and we'll call you back as soon as possible. You may also email us.

In summer, stop the Taylor Creek Visitor Center and Tallac Historic Site on Highway 89 near South Lake Tahoe. The visitor center is usually open Memorial Day weekend through the end of October.

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Sawmill Pond Picnic Area
Site Open
Picnicking Hiking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Outdoor Science and Learning
Sawmill Pond is a stocked fishing area for children 14 years of age and under. Adults are allowed to help children fish but not allowed to fish themselves.The pond is located approximately one mile…

Stateline Lookout
Hiking
Stateline Lookout is located on the north end of the Lake Tahoe Basin, above Crystal Bay. Breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe can be seen through the free telescopes available at the Lookout. In…

Tallac Historic Site
Site Closed
Hiking Biking Outdoor Science and Learning Picnicking Water Activities Winter Sports
A century ago, what is now the Tallac Historic Site held the title of "Grandest Resort in the World" and was the summer retreat for three of the San Francisco Bay Area's socially elite families.…

Taylor Creek Visitor Center
Site Temporarily Closed
Picnicking Outdoor Science and Learning Biking Hiking Water Activities Winter Sports
The Taylor Creek Visitor Center, operated in partnership with the Great Basin Institute, is located on the South Shore of beautiful Lake Tahoe approximately three miles northwest of the City of South…

Tube Tahoe
Site Closed
Tube Tahoe is the home of winter fun for the whole family in South Lake Tahoe. At over 500 feet in length, their machine groomed tubing lanes are some of the longest in the area. And, the snowmaking…

Valhalla
Site Open
Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning Winter Sports Water Activities
The Heller Estate, located east of the Pope and Baldwin estates, is known as Valhalla, which means Viking heaven. Valhalla is located on National Forest lands and is operated under a special use…

Watson Lake Campground
Site Temporarily Closed
Outdoor Science and Learning Hiking
Watson Lake Campground is a backcountry campground located on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe off forest road 16N50. This campground is a first-come, first served campground with six campsites, no…

William Kent Campground
Site Open
Picnicking Water Activities
William Kent Campground is located on the West Shore of beautiful Lake Tahoe. The campground sites are surrounded by big pine and fir trees. A day use area is located across the street from the…

William Kent Picnic Area
Site Open
Picnicking Water Activities Outdoor Science and Learning Hiking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
William Kent Picnic Area is located on Highway 89 on the west shore of beautiful Lake Tahoe. The picnic area is located across the street from the campground and provides for easy lake access for…

Zephyr Cove Resort
Site Open
Horse Riding and Camping Picnicking Water Activities Winter Sports
Zephyr Cove Resort is located on National Forest lands on the East Shore of Lake Tahoe. Few places on earth rival Lake Tahoe for unspoiled beauty, making it a natural choice for those who love to…
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