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The Forest Service will start opening recreation sites across the Lake Tahoe area next month.

But before they do, recreation sites must be cleaned up - safety hazards such as dead or damaged trees, must be removed. The Forest Service also says they have to wait for warmer temperatures before turning on restroom water systems.

Below are opening dates for various recreation sites - be aware that they could change depending on weather. Some sites and parking areas may open sooner.

Interpretive Sites

  • Inspiration Point – May 22

  • Tallac Historic Site – May 23

  • Taylor Creek Visitor Center – June 5

  • Logan Shoals Vista Point – to be determined

Campgrounds/Corrals/Resorts

  • Zephyr Cove Stables – Open

  • Camp Richardson Corral – Open

  • Round Hill Pines Resort – May 1

  • Meeks Bay Resort and Campgrounds – May 9

  • Camp Richardson Resort’s Eagle’s Nest, Badger’s Den campgrounds – May 22

  • Blackwood Canyon, Fallen Leaf, Kaspian, Nevada Beach and William Kent campgrounds – May 22

  • Angora Lakes Resort – May 23

  • Echo Chalet – Memorial Day, May 25

  • Camp Richardson Resort and RV Park – year round

  • Zephyr Cove Campground & Resort – year round

  • Luther Pass Campground - to be determined

  • Watson Lake Campground – to be determined

Beaches/Picnic Areas/Trailheads

  • Sandpit Off-Highway Vehicle Area – May 10

  • Sawmill Pond Picnic Area – May 16

  • Mt. Tallac Trailhead – May 17

  • Baldwin, Nevada and Pope – May 22

  • Bayview and Big Meadow trailheads – May 22

  • Eagle Falls Picnic Area & Trailhead – May 23

  • Kiva Picnic Area – May 23

  • Chimney Beach and Secret Harbor - to be determined

The Forest Service says until these sites are fully open – parking, trash service and restrooms will not be available. Plan ahead and be prepared to pack out all trash. 

A friendly reminder about pets... 

  • Pets are not permitted at these designated swim beaches under public health and safety regulations: Baldwin, Camp Richardson, Meeks Bay, Nevada, Pope, William Kent, and Zephyr Cove.

  • Pets must be on a 6-foot leash in developed recreation sites.

  • Where pets are allowed, clean up after and properly dispose of pet waste bags

(Forest Service contributed to this report.)