Tahoe Recreation
PO Box 14000
South Lake Tahoe, CA. 96151

The Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit lies within a unique Sierra Nevada geologic basin, along the border of California and Nevada. It encompasses over 150,000 acres of National Forest lands, and ranges in altitude above sea level from 6,225 feet at lake level to 10,881 feet at Freel Peak, overlooking the City of South Lake Tahoe. From sparkling lakeside beaches, to high country alpine meadows and trails, the LTBMU provides some of the finest outdoor recreation in the nation, combined with breathtaking scenery. Whether you prefer the solitude of nature, camping, hiking, mountain biking, or water-sports, the LTBMU and its many basin partners provide some of the most diverse opportunities in all seasons of the year.