Tahoe Conservancy opens restored Tahoe Pines campground to public

The unique and valuable habitat of the Upper Truckee in Meyers has been preserved through another California Tahoe Conservancy project at the site of the old Tahoe Pines Campground. They have finished building a new accessible-to-all trail and other public access features at the 8.1-acre site in Meyers. Visitors can enjoy easy access to the Upper Truckee River and experience the newly restored wetlands and wildlife habitat along Lake Tahoe’s largest tributary.

“The Tahoe Pines property is a hidden gem for the Meyers community and visitors,” said El Dorado County Supervisor Sue Novasel, the Conservancy Board Chair. “Now that restoration is complete, we’re excited for everyone to enjoy the riverfront access, and just in time for fall color.”

Since acquiring the defunct Tahoe Pines Campground property in 2007, the Conservancy has steadily removed old roads and campground structures. This year the Conservancy reconstructed the parking area and built a pathway, pedestrian bridge, and stream-overlook pad that all meet Americans with Disabilities Act standards.

There will be a bike rack, a picnic table or two and information kiosk installed by Spring..

The park is located on the south side of US50 at the base of Echo Summit between SR89 and South Upper Truckee Rd.