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Tahoe National Forest

National Forest System Roads

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Tahoe National Forest

Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited

Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…

Tahoe National Forest

Downieville Downhill Closure Order

Closure of identified forest roads and trails for Downieville Downhill.

Tahoe National Forest

Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

Stage 1 fire restrictions begin June 26, 2026 on the Tahoe National Forest.

Tahoe National Forest

Signal Peak Trail Closure

Closure of Signal Peak Trail to allow for high-voltage powerline repair.

Tahoe National Forest

Gauntlet Stewardship IRTC Closure

In response to unhealthy forest conditions, and the need to enhance wildland fire defense in the area, the Tahoe National Forest is treating approximately 1375 acres to the south of Highway 49 in the areas of Forest City, Pliocene Ridge, and Table Mountain. For public safety, the project area will…

Tahoe National Forest

Woodchopper Timber Sale Closure

Closure of the Woodchopper project area to allow for timber removal and wildfire risk reduction work.

Tahoe National Forest

Boca Stewardship Agreement Closure

Closure of the Boca Stewardship Agreement project area to allow for wildfire risk reduction work.

Tahoe National Forest

Cabin Creek Closure

Closure for the Cabin Creek Project area to allow for wildfire risk reduction work.

Tahoe National Forest

Alder 89 Timber Sale Closure

Closure of Alder 89 WUI Timber Sale area.

Tahoe National Forest

Big Chief Sale Closure

This order closes forest system roads and trails within the Big Chief project area. This closure is to provide for public safety while 675 acres of forest are treated to enhance wildfire defense in the area.

Tahoe National Forest

Rattlesnake Road Closure

Closure of Rattlesnake Road to allow for PG&E to complete the Lake Fordyce Dam Seepage Mitigation Project.

Tahoe National Forest

Alpine Meadows Stewardship Agreement Closure

This order closes the Alpine Meadows Project area to allow forest restoration work to take place.

Tahoe National Forest

Sugar Pine Roadside Fuel Break Project

Tahoe National Forest contractors are conducting fuels reduction work in the Sugar Pine Reservoir area. Contractors will be masticating ladder fuels to reduce wildfire risk adjacent to North Brimstone Rd (24) between Sugar Pine Rd and Big Reservoir Rd. There may be unexpected hazards such as flying…

Tahoe National Forest

Parking Restrictions

Parking or leaving a vehicle is prohibited on Tahoe National Forest where posted.

Tahoe National Forest

14-day Camping Occupancy Restrictions

Camping on the Tahoe National Forest is limited to 14 days in a calendar year.

Tahoe National Forest

PRESCRIBED FIRE NOTICE: McNair & Quail Landings - 59 acres

Tahoe National Forest is planning to conduct a prescribed burn in the Calpine area, conditions permitting. Smoke will be visible from Calpine, Sierraville, Loyalton and surrounding areas. Smoke may settle overnight in valleys, drainages, and throughout the surrounding communities. Smoke will…

Tahoe National Forest

Snow Grooming Updates

Grooming operations have ceased pending new storms. Conditions are more like late April/May than March. Expect running water and thin snow coverage. Trailhead location for Little Truckee Summit staging is currently at the Perazzo turnoff. GROOMING PROGRAM: Snowmobile trail grooming is funded by…

Tahoe National Forest

Sierraville Ranger District Trail Closure

Forest Trail 16E87 (Boca-Loyalton Trail) is closed for public health and safety.

Tahoe National Forest

Camping and Campfire Restrictions-Truckee and Sierraville Districts

Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a) and (b), and to provide for public safety and toprotect natural resources, the following acts are prohibited within the Truckee and Sierraville RangerDistricts of the Tahoe National Forest. This Order is effective from July 1, 2025, through…

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National Forest System Roads

Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited

Downieville Downhill Closure Order

Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

Signal Peak Trail Closure

Gauntlet Stewardship IRTC Closure

Woodchopper Timber Sale Closure

Boca Stewardship Agreement Closure

Cabin Creek Closure

Alder 89 Timber Sale Closure

Big Chief Sale Closure

Rattlesnake Road Closure

Alpine Meadows Stewardship Agreement Closure

Sugar Pine Roadside Fuel Break Project

Parking Restrictions

14-day Camping Occupancy Restrictions

PRESCRIBED FIRE NOTICE: McNair & Quail Landings - 59 acres

Snow Grooming Updates

Sierraville Ranger District Trail Closure

Camping and Campfire Restrictions-Truckee and Sierraville Districts

Highway 20 Area Camping Restrictions

14-day Camping Occupancy Restrictions

Hoke Valley- Forest Road 860-07 (17E11 Trail) Closed

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