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FIRE RESTRICTIONS IN EFFECT Wildfire season has already started in the Tahoe Sierra, with local fire districts putting fire restrictions in place through the rest of the summer. These restrictions prohibit most burning of fires and the use of charcoal and wood grills and fire pits, including on public beaches and in public parks. All burn permits are also suspended for the season. Open-flame devices such as tiki torches and all fireworks, including sparklers and firecrackers, are illegal in California year-round. During Red Flag Warnings issued by the National Weather Service, all sources of outdoor open flame including gas fire pits/grills and pellet grills/smokers are also prohibited. Check the Western Region Fire Weather forecast at wrh.noaa.gov. | tahoelivingwithfire.com Forest Services lands | All U.S. Forest Service sites in the Lake Tahoe Basin remain under a year-round fire ban including fires in Desolation Wilderness or Meiss County; along the Pacific Crest and Tahoe Rim trails; in rock fire rings; on National Forest beaches and anywhere else on Forest lands. Enhanced fire restrictions may be implemented when dry conditions lead to increased wildfire danger. Wood and charcoal fires may be restricted at developed campgrounds, as well, if fire danger increases. Check in advance of visits. Unless restricted, propane stoves and appliances with an on/off valve are allowed in all areas with a valid California Campfire Permit available at readyforwildfire.org. | fs.usda.gov Incline Village & Crystal Bay | Restrictions prohibit the use of solid fuel, which includes charcoal and wood. This includes in parks and beach charcoal grilling areas. North Shore, West Shore, Olympic Valley & Northstar | The outdoor burning of solid fuels is prohibited. Only natural gas or propane outdoor firepits and barbecues and pellet grills/smokers are allowed except during Red Flag/critical fire weather conditions. South Lake Tahoe & Lake Valley | Restrictions prohibit charcoal and wood fires in both county and city limits. The use of natural gas, propane, or pellet barbecue grills, smokers, and fire pits are permissible unless a red flag warning is issued. Truckee | A campfire and charcoal ban are in effect. Gas barbecues and gas fire pits are allowed. Designated campgrounds are exempt.
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BOATING
Schedules subject to change; call in advance.
BOAT INSPECTIONS INTERSTATE AIS HOTLINE (844) 311-4873 Inspections are required for Lake Tahoe, Echo Lakes, Fallen Leaf Lake, Donner Lake, Area Reservoirs, Lake of the Woods, Webber Lake and Lakes Basin waters. L A K E TA H O E , FA L L E N L E A F L A K E & E C H O L A K E S (888) 824-6267 | tahoeboatinspections.com | Inspections first-come, first-served. Appointments: (888) 824-6267 Inspections open 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. until Sept. 30 NORTH SHORE | Alpine Meadows: Hwy. 89 at Alpine Meadows Rd. EAST SHORE | Spooner Summit: Junction of Hwys. 28 & 50. No vessels more than 30’. SOUTH SHORE | Meyers: At the junction of Hwys. 89 & 50. DONNER LAKE (530) 582-2361 | truckeeboatinspections.com Mandatory inspections are required for all vessels for Donner Lake at stations noted above. R E S E RVO I RS, W E B B E R L A K E , L A K E O F T H E WO O D S & L A K E S B AS I N WAT E RS (888) 824-6267 | truckeeboatinspections.com Mandatory self inspections are in place at Prosser, Boca, Jackson Meadows & Stampede reservoirs and all lakes in Sierra and Nevada counties. Forms available at ramps or online.
CALIFORNIA BOATER CARD CALIFORNIA REQUIRES BOAT OPERATORS TO PASS A MANDATORY BOAT SAFETY EDUCATION COURSE. Everyone ages 45 years and younger who operate a boat must have the card; this includes non-residents. californiaboatercard.com
PUBLIC RAMPS L A K E TA H O E
CAVE ROCK | E AST S HORE (775) 831-0494 | Hwy. 50, East Shore 6 a.m.-4 p.m. until May 27: Until 8 p.m. after. EL DORADO BEACH | S OUTH S HORE (530) 542-2981 Hwy. 50 at Lakeview Ave., South Lake Tahoe Closed for season. Picnic area, restrooms. LAKE FOREST | N ORTH S HORE (530) 583-3796 | 1.5 miles east of Tahoe City, off Hwy. 28 Until Sept. 2: M-Th. 5:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; until 8 p.m. Fri-Sun. Pass available. Restrooms. One-way exit only after closing. RACOON ST. BOAT LAUNCH | K INGS B EACH (530) 546-9253 Hwy. 28, Bottom of Racoon St. in Kings Beach Closed for motorized launcing. Restrooms. SAND HARBOR | E AST S HORE (775) 831-0494 | Hwy. 28, 2 miles south of Incline Village Closed for season. Parking lot opens May 27 with limited parking for nonmotorized launch only. Picnic area, beach, Visitors’ Center, food, restrooms. Sealed boats only. TAHOE VISTA REC. AREA (530) 546-4212 | Hwy. 28, Bottom of National Ave. Closed for motorized launching. Picnic area, beach, restrooms. AREA LAKES
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BOCA/STAMPEDE RSVR. (530) 587-3558 I-80, Hirschdale exit 45 mph speed limit. No launching fee. Parking fee. Subject to closure during low water levels. Mandatory inspections. DONNER LAKE (530) 582-7720 I-80, Donner Lake exit 2 boat lanes, fish cleaning station, restrooms.
INDEPENDENCE LAKE (775) 322-4990 Independence Lake Rd., 20 miles north of Truckee Restricted to on-site watercraft: kayaks, tubes & small motor boats available on first-come, first-served basis. No outside craft. Call for schedule.
PROSSER RSVR. (530) 587-3558 | Hwy. 89, 2 miles north of Truckee 10 mph speed limit strictly enforced. No fees for parking or launching. Mandatory inspections. WEBBER LAKE (530) 582-4711 | Henness Pass Rd., 26 miles north of Truckee 5 mph speed limit. Boat ramp & trailer parking. Self inspection required. Sierra County Inspection form at: sierracounty.ca.gov.
PUBLIC PIERS Limited to loading & unloading. Fenced piers are private DONNER LAKE
DONNER LAKE 37 public piers on north shore from the boat ramp east. L A K E TA H O E
GAR WOODS Carnelian Bay Access to restaurant, small beaches. Restrooms. GROVE STREET Center of Tahoe City Open 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Located east of Commons Beach. Restrooms at Commons Beach. KASPIAN PICNIC AREA West Shore Between Tahoe City and Homewood. Picnic area, beach. Restrooms. KINGS BEACH Bottom of Racoon St. Busy pier adjacent to town, public beach, picnic sites. Restrooms. SKYLANDIA PARK Lake Forest Small beach, picnic facilities. Restrooms. SUGAR PINE POINT Tahoma Hiking, Ehrman Mansion tours, nature trail. Restrooms.
