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Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit

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U.S. Forest Service
Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
Forest Supervisor's Office
35 College Drive
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2600
TTY: (530) 543-0956

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Welcome to the Lake Tahoe Basin Mgmt Unit!

[Graphic]: Depicts the location of the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit in the state of California.Located in the Sierra Nevada mountains, Lake Tahoe's beautiful, sapphire-blue waters straddle the California-Nevada state line. The lake's elevation averages 6,225 feet, and surrounding peaks reach heights of up to 10,880 feet. Relaxation and recreation abound in the Lake Tahoe Basin.  Please come and enjoy one of your national treasures. Read More

 

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Winter Recreation

The Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit offers some of the finest winter recreational opportunities in the nation. We recommend a stop at the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit Forest Supervisor's Office, located at 35 College Drive in South Lake Tahoe. This office provides a year-round source of information. The front desk is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, please contact us.

 

2010 Winter Trek

5th Grade Environmental Education Program

The U.S. Forest Service, Heavenly Ski Resort, the City of South Lake Tahoe and the Tahoe Heritage Foundation are excited to announce the 6th year of our high mountain Winter Trek Express.  The 5th Grade Snowshoe program will take place Mondays through Fridays starting January 11 and continuing through March 31, 2010.  If you would like to join us for this special field trip, please call (530) 543-2694 starting Monday, December 14, 2010 (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday) to reserve your class for our snow adventure and to address any questions you might have.  Reservations are made on a first-come, first-served basis.
 


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