EVADA CITY, Calif. April 29, 2022— To protect natural and cultural resources, and to provide for public safety, dispersed camping will be restricted on Tahoe National Forests lands along Highway 20 from May 2nd, 2022 – May 2nd, 2025. The restrictions are for dispersed camping only and do not apply to developed campgrounds. […]
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Tahoe National Forest is hiring many recreation and archaeologist positions
NEVADA CITY, Calif. — April 6, 2022. The U.S. Forest Service is hiring hundreds of positions in recreation and archaeology across the nation. Jobs are open April 6, 2022 through April 19, 2022 and are available in many rewarding locations, including Nevada City, Sierraville, Truckee, Camptonville, and Foresthill on the Tahoe National Forest. “Working on […]
TMWA Joins Forces with US Forest Service and the National Forest Foundation to Protect Truckee River Watershed
In collaboration with the US Forest Service and other funding partners, Truckee Meadows Water Authority (TMWA) has entered into a two-year, $500,000 commitment with the Tahoe National Forest and National Forest Foundation to help fund the “Ladybug Forest Health and Fuels Reduction Project,” an initiative that is expected to be completed in 2025. TMWA’s support […]
Search and Rescue training to be conducted at Van Norden Meadow
February 3, 2022 at 3:00 PM Editor’s note: Only the Van Norden portion of Royal Gorge trails will be closed to public access. The other 130 km of trails are open and accessible from Summit Station. The California National Guard and the Tahoe National Forest will conduct a joint winter Search and Rescue training next […]
Tahoe NF soliciting input on OHV grant funding
The Tahoe National Forest will host a virtual presentation 6:30 p.m. February 10 for those interested in providing input on California OHV grant applications.The Tahoe NF is preparing its annual application to the California Department of Parks and Recreation’s Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division. The annual application requests funding for trail maintenance, law enforcement, education […]
Proposed Pines to Mines trail seeking public input
The Tahoe National Forest is seeking public input on its proposed Pines to Mines trail project. The proposed Pines to Mines multi-use trail would run 68 miles in length and would connect Nevada City to Truckee, Calif. It would include existing Forest Service network trails and would involve some new trail construction. A detailed project […]
Christmas tree permits available on the Tahoe NF starting Tuesday
NEVADA CITY, Calif. November 9, 2021 – Keep winter traditions alive this holiday season by bringing home a Christmas tree from the Tahoe National Forest. Breathe in cool mountain air, feel the forest floor crunching beneath your boots, and experience the thrill of finding that perfect tree in a hidden glade to cut down with […]
Heavy rains causing hazardous conditions on Tahoe National Forest roads
Oct. 24, 2021, NEVADA CITY, Calif. – Tahoe National Forest visitors and road users are being asked to exercise extreme caution while driving due to hazardous road conditions caused by significant rainfall in the region.Increased precipitation can lead to localized flooding, downed trees, mudslides, rockslides, debris flow and hazardous driving conditions. Obstacles may appear rapidly […]
Tahoe National Forest Reopens; Fire Restrictions Revised
To protect natural resources and provide for public safety, the Tahoe National Forest has revised fire restrictions and implemented a new, temporary closure order on dispersed camping and target shooting effective Thursday September 16, 2021 at 12:00 AM through November 1, 2021. This Forest Order prohibits the following activities across the Tahoe National Forest: No building, […]
Fire Restrictions and No Fireworks Across the Forest over the Fourth? Still Plenty of Fun and Beauty to Explore
From the recent enactment of Juneteenth as a federal holiday to the upcoming Fourth of July weekend, Americans have long visited their local national forest to celebrate significant U.S. milestones. Over the next week, Tahoe National Forest recreation and fire managers are expecting thousands of visitors to the beautiful Tahoe National Forest –and with good […]
Tahoe National Forest Entering Fire Restrictions on Monday, June 28, 2021
Nevada City, Calif. June 25, 2021 —The U.S. Forest Service has ordered Fire Restrictions across the Tahoe National Forest effective Monday, June 28, 2021. The Tahoe National Forest has determined that it is necessary to order fire restrictions to protect natural resources and to provide for public safety. “These forests and wildlands are part of […]
Forest Service Planning 650-acre Prescribed Fire near French Meadows Reservoir
Foresthill, Calif., May 17, 2021 – The U.S. Forest Service in collaboration with The Nature Conservancy is planning a series of prescribed fires beginning on Monday, May 17, 2021 adjacent to French Meadows Reservoir approximately 36 miles northeast of the town of Foresthill, CA. Fire Management personnel intend to burn Units 19.1, 19.6 A and […]
Tahoe National Forest Campground and Recreation Update: May 13 – May 19
Nevada City, Calif. May 13, 2021 — The U.S. Forest Service is testing water systems and actively assessing and removing hazardous trees from Tahoe National Forest campgrounds in preparation for the summer season. In addition, downed winter trees –heavy in some areas due to wind events –are actively being removed from campgrounds, recreation sites, roads, […]
Successful Prescribed Fire Reduces over 700 Acres of Hazardous Fuels, Provides for Emergency Access near Foresthill
Foresthill, Calif., April 29,2021 —Last week, the U.S. Forest Service successfully treated 728 acres with prescribed fire near Foresthill, Calif. The prescribed fire was part of the Deadwood Project designed to remove hazardous fuels on the Tahoe National Forest along Foresthill Road. Ignitions were completed last Wednesday, but the prescribed fire perimeter is still monitored […]
Planned prescribed fire operations on the Truckee Ranger District near the Sagehen area
TRUCKEE, Calif. April 29, 2021 – The USFS is planning a series of prescribed fire located near the Sagehen Field Station. 400+ acres planned. These units are located near Sagehen Field Station. Smoke will be visible on HWY 89 North, the town of Truckee and Interstate 80. Ignitions are planned from April 29th-May 10th, 2021. […]
Tahoe National Forest Campground and Recreation Update April 2021
Nevada City, Calif. —Warm temperatures and blue skies means it’s time to visit the Tahoe National Forest, right? Well, sort of. There is still plenty of snow in the Tahoe National Forest high country and many recreation sites are still closed or inaccessible in April. For a list of open campground and recreation sites, please […]
Deadwood underburn to resume this week northeast of Foresthill
April 19, 2021 – The U.S. Forest Service is planning a series of prescribed fires adjacent to Foresthill Road approximately nine miles north-east of the community of Foresthill. Fire management personnel intend to burn units 19, 22, 23, and 24 of the Deadwood Prescribed Fire Project. Ignitions may occur over several days or up to […]
Forest Service planning 626-acre Prescribed Fire near Foresthill
Foresthill, Calif. April 12, 2021 – The U.S. Forest Service is planning a series of prescribed fires beginning on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 adjacent to Foresthill Road approximately nine miles north-east of the community of Foresthill. Fire management personnel intend to burn units 19, 22, 23, and 24 of the Deadwood Prescribed Fire Project. Ignitions […]
Tahoe National Forest Approves Marquee Additions to Truckee Trail Network
Truckee, Calif. – The U.S. Forest has recently approved the East Zone Connectivity Project authorizing construction of marquee additions to the Truckee trail network. New trail construction will occur on the west slope of the Verdi Range adjacent to Boca and Stampede Reservoirs near Truckee, Calif. Specifically, the Connectivity Project approves: The construction of seventy […]
Tahoe National Forest Hosting Virtual Off-Highway Vehicle Meeting
Nevada City, Calif. February 8, 2021 – On Thursday, February 11, 2021, the Forest Service will host a live, virtual presentation from 6:00pm to 8:00pm to discuss the annual off-highway vehicle grant application process. Anyone interested in learning about the OHV grant program, or details of the 2021 Tahoe National Forest application, is encouraged to […]