LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The annual process of closing national forest recreation facilities around Lake Tahoe has begun. Seasonal closures apply to buildings, restrooms and parking areas at many recreation sites including beaches, campgrounds, interpretive sites, picnic areas and resorts.

Scheduled Closing Dates for Recreation Facilities*

• Closed: Echo Chalet
• Oct. 1: Round Hill Pines Beach Resort
• Oct. 4: Badger’s Den Campground and Tallac Historic Site
• Oct. 11: Meeks Bay Resort and Campgrounds
• Oct. 12: Blackwood Canyon, Fallen Leaf, Inspiration Point, Kaspian, Nevada Beach, and William Kent campgrounds; Baldwin, Nevada and Pope beaches; Bayview Day Use Area & Trailhead; Kaspian and William Kent beach restrooms
• Oct. 25: Taylor Creek Visitor Center
• Oct. 30: Angora Lakes Resort (including Angora Ridge Road)
• Nov. 1: Camp Richardson Corral, Eagle’s Nest Campground, Zephyr Cove Stables
• Nov. 15: Big Meadow Trailhead, Eagle Falls Picnic Area & Trailhead, Kiva Picnic area, Luther Pass Campground, Mt. Tallac Trailhead, Sandpit Off-Highway Vehicle Area and Watson Lake Campground   
• Nov. 20: Sawmill Pond Picnic Area
• Open year-round: Camp Richardson Resort’s hotel, cabins and RV Campground; Zephyr Cove Resort and Campground

*All dates are subject to change due to conditions and weather.

For public safety and resource protection, Forest Service roads begin closing in mid-November. For specific closing dates, consult the Motor Vehicle Use Maps.

Although buildings, restrooms and parking areas shut down for winter, national forest lands remain open year-round, but parking is limited due to winter conditions and services such as water, restrooms and trash collection are unavailable. Always recreate responsibly by packing out all garbage including pet waste, parking legally and avoid blocking locked gates.