Lake Tahoe recreational areas and forest roads begin their seasonal closures

The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) will soon begin closing recreational facilities and forest roads around the Lake Tahoe Basin for the winter season. Seasonal closures apply to many Forest Service recreation sites including beaches, campgrounds, picnic areas and forest roads. Keep in mind that Tahoe Valley and Zephyr Cove Resort campgrounds remain open year-round along with Camp Richardson and Zephyr Cove resorts and beaches.

Campgrounds on National Forest lands in the Tahoe Basin managed by Tahoe Recreation, a division of California Land Management, will close on Sunday, October 15, 2017. Campgrounds closing include Bayview, Fallen Leaf, Kaspian, Meeks Bay, Nevada Beach and William Kent. Day-use areas and beaches closing include Baldwin, Kaspian, Meeks Bay, Nevada Beach, Pope and William Kent.
Some sites remain open after October 15. For a complete list of sites and closure dates, please visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/ltbmu/recreation/?cid=stelprdb5291839.

The Taylor Creek Visitor Center is open daily through October 30 and the Tallac Historic Site closed for the season at the end of September. The Tallac Historic Site facilities (grounds are open year-round) are generally open Memorial Day weekend through mid-September. For more information, visit http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/ltbmu/TallacSite, or call the Forest Supervisor's office at (530) 543-2694.

Facility - Open/Close Date

64 Acres Beach - Year-round, weather permitting (walking access)

Angora Road/Lookout - May 25 through Nov. 15

Angora Resort - Mid-June through mid-Sep.

Baldwin Beach - April 29 through Oct. 15

Bayview Campground - June 9 through Oct. 15

Bayview Trailhead - Year-round, weather permitting (restrooms/trash service mid-June through Oct. 15)

Big Meadow Trailhead - May 1 through Nov. 15 (restrooms/trash service May 26 - Oct. 27)

Blackwood Canyon Campground - June 1 through Nov. 15 (Restrooms/trash service June 1 - Oct. 29)

Camp Richardson Resort - Restaurant open year-round
RV park - May 26 through Oct. 30
Eagle's Nest - June 12 through Oct. 3
Badger's Den - June 12 through Oct. 3

Chimney Beach - May 1 through Oct. 31 (restrooms/trash service May 26 - Oct. 27)

Eagle Falls - Year-round, weather permitting (restrooms/trash service May 19 - Oct. 29)

Echo Chalet - Mid-June through Labor Day

Echo Lakes Trailhead - Year-round, weather permitting (restrooms/trash service May 26 - Oct. 27)

Explore Tahoe - Year-round

Fallen Leaf Campground - May 12 through Oct. 15

Glen Alpine Trailhead - Year-round (restrooms/trash service May 26 - Oct. 27)

Kaspian Beach - Mid-June through Oct. 15

Kaspian Campground - Mid-June through Oct. 15

Kiva Picnic Area - May 1 through Nov. 15 (restrooms/trash service April 29 - Oct. 29)

Inspiration Point - Early spring through late fall, weather permitting (restrooms/trash service April 15 - Nov. 26)

Logan Shoals Vista - Year-round, weather permitting (restrooms/services May 26 through Oct 27

Luther Pass Campground - May 25 through Nov. 15 (restrooms/services May 26 - Oct. 27)

Meeks Bay Beach - May 19 through Oct. 15

Meeks Bay Campground - May 19 through Oct. 15

Meeks Bay Resort - May 12 through Oct. 16

Meeks Trailhead - Year-round, weather permitting (walking access)

Nevada Beach - April 29 through Oct. 15

Nevada Beach Campground - May 1 through Oct. 15

Pope Beach - May 26 through Oct. 15

Round Hill Resort - Mid May through Oct. 1

Sand Pit OHV area - May 10 through Nov. 15

Sawmill Pond Picnic Area - May 15 through Nov. 20 (restrooms/trash services May 26 - Oct. 27)

Secret Harbor - May 1 through Nov. 15 (restrooms/trash services May 26 - Oct. 27)

Stateline Lookout - Year-round, weather permitting (walking access) (restrooms/trash services May 26 - Oct. 27)

Tallac Historic Site - The gate opens May 1 through Nov. 15, 2017. (restrooms/trash services May 27 - Sep. 24) (grounds open year-round)

Tallac Trailhead - Year-round, weather permitting (walking access)

Taylor Creek Visitor Center - May 19 through Nov. 15 (restrooms/trash services May 19 - Oct. 30) (grounds open year-round)

Watson Lake - June 1 through Nov. 15 (restrooms/trash services June 1 - Oct. 29)

William Kent Beach - June 9 through Oct. 16

William Kent Campground - June 9 through Oct. 16

Zephyr Cove Resort - Year-round

Although facilities on National Forest lands in the Lake Tahoe Basin close for the winter season, the grounds and lake access remain open year-round. Keep in mind that parking lots and gates close and services, such as water, restrooms and trash collection are not available during the winter season. When accessing these areas in the winter, be sure to pack out your garbage and park legally and do not block gates.

Forest roads generally begin closing around mid-November for soil protection and public safety. For specific closing dates for forest roads, consult the Motor Vehicle Use Map by visiting http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/ltbmu/TravelManagement.

Bonfires and campfires continue to be prohibited on beaches at Lake Tahoe and portable charcoal grills are prohibited on all Forest Service beaches.