Recreational Sites, Roads, and Gates Opening in the Lake Tahoe Basin
(Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) has begun the process of opening National Forest recreational sites, roads, and gates in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Weather and conditions permitting, anticipated recreation site opening dates can be found under the Recreation Conditions Report heading at go.usa.gov/xwXAf. Roads and gates typically begin opening on dates listed in the Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUMs) at go.usa.gov/xHwSe.
Some of the opening dates from the link above:
| Area Name | Status | Area Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Angora Lakes Resort | Opens Mid-June, No Wood or Charcoal Fires | |
| Baldwin Beach | Opens May 13, No Wood or Charcoal Fires | |
| Bayview Trailhead and Day-Use Area | Opens May 13, No Wood or Charcoal Fires | |
| Camp Richardson | Resort Open, Campgrounds Open May 13, No Wood or Charcoal Fires on Beach | |
| Camp Richardson Corral | Closed for Season | |
| Desolation Wilderness | No wood or charcoal fires. Propane appliances OK with valid permit. | |
| Eagle Falls Trailhead | Closed for Season, No Services, No Wood or Charcoal Fires | |
| Echo Chalet | Closed for Season, No Services | |
| Echo Lakes Trailhead | Closed for Season, No Services, No Wood or Charcoal Fires | |
| Fallen Leaf Campground | Opens May 13 | |
| Genoa Peak Road 14N32 | Closed for Season, No Wood or Charcoal Fires | |
| Glen Alpine Trailhead | Closed for Season, No Services, No Wood or Charcoal Fires | |
| High Meadows Trail 18E33A | Closed for Season, No Wood or Charcoal Fires | |
| Inspiration Point | No Wood or Charcoal Fires | |
| Kaspian Campground | Opens May 13 | |
| Kaspian Day Use Area | Opens May 13, No Wood or Charcoal Fires | |
| Kingsbury South Trailhead | ||
| Kingsbury Stinger 18E39.3 | ||
| Kiva Picnic Area | Closed for Season, No Services, No Wood or Charcoal Fires | |
| McKinney/Rubicon Trailhead | Closed for Season, No Services, No Wood or Charcoal Fires | |
| Meeks Bay Campground | Opens May 13 | |
| Meeks Bay Day Use Area | Opens May 13, No Wood or Charcoal Fires | |
| Meeks Bay Resort | Opens May 13 | |
| Meeks Bay Trailhead | Closed for Season, No Services, No Wood or Charcoal Fires | |
| Meiss Country | No Wood or Charcoal Fires | |
| Mokelumne Wilderness | No Wood or Charcoal Fires | |
| Mt. Tallac Trailhead | Closed for Season, No Wood or Charcoal Fires | |
| Nevada Beach Campground and Day Use Pavilion | Beach Open, Campground Opens May 13, No wood or Charcoal Fires on the Beach | |
| Noonchester 14N34A | Closed for Season, No Wood or Charcoal Fires | |
| Pope Beach | No Wood or Charcoal Fires | |
| Rim Trail North | No Wood or Charcoal Fires | |
| Rim Trail South | No Wood or Charcoal Fires | |
| Round Hill Pines Beach Resort | No Wood or Charcoal Fires | |
| Rubicon Trail 14N34 | Closed for Season, No Services, No Wood or Charcoal Fires | |
| Sand Pit 12N28 | Closed for Season, No Wood or Charcoal Fires | |
| Sawmill Pond 12N30 | Closed For Season, No Services, No Wood or Charcoal Fires | |
| Skunk Harbor/Prey Meadows | Closed for Season, No Wood or Charcoal Fires. | |
| Stateline Lookout | No Wood or Charcoal Fires | |
| Tallac Historic Site | Opens May 28, No Wood or Charcoal Fires | |
| Taylor Creek Visitor Center | Opens May 28, No Wood or Charcoal Fires | |
| Twin Peaks Trail 12N30 | Closed for Season, No Wood or Charcoal Fires | |
| Valhalla | Closed for Season, No Services, No Wood or Charcoal Fires | |
| William Kent Campground | Opens May 13 | |
| William Kent Day Use Area | Opens May 13, No Wood or Charcoal Fires | |
| Zephyr Cove Resort | ||
| Zephyr Cove Resort Beach | ||
| Zephyr Cove Stables | Closed for Season |