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Fire Restrictions Now In Place For Lake Tahoe Basin
In addition to year-round campfire restrictions, enhanced campfire restrictions go into effect on National Forest lands in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Enhanced campfire restrictions will remain in effect through Nov. 30, or until rescinded.
Enhanced fire restrictions say campfires (wood, charcoal, pellets, or any solid fuels) are only permitted within permanently installed campfire rings in the campgrounds and recreation sites listed in Exhibits A and B of the Forest Order. Under these enhanced restrictions, campfires are now prohibited in Blackwood Canyon, Luther Pass and Watson Lake campgrounds.
Effective Monday, June 23, 2025, fire restrictions are in place for the City of South Lake Tahoe until further notice. No charcoal or wood fires are permitted during this time. The use of natural gas (NG), propane (LPG), or pellet BBQ grills, smokers, and firepits are permissible unless a red flag warning is issued.
“We ask that residents and visitors follow these fire restrictions to help minimize the potential of fire starts,” said Fire Chief Jim Drennan. “With the increase in dry fuels and high temperatures, there is a significant risk for fire danger and this is one way to prevent wildfires.”
As a reminder, during a red flag warning or critical fire weather conditions, open flames are not allowed which includes natural gas, propane, and pellet BBQ grills, smokers, and firepits. Additionally, open flame devices such as tiki torches and fireworks, including sparklers and firecrackers, are prohibited in California year-round. If you witness the illegal use of fireworks or campfires, please call 911.
Summer fire restrictions will be in effect June 23, 2025 for the Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District serving the communities of the Tahoe Township area until further notice. Fire restrictions prohibit all open burning.
Please note that federal and state lands campfire restrictions may differ. Check the local fire restrictions pertaining to your location. More information.
Emerald Bay Transit Pilot Program launched July 15, prompting parking changes, promoting new shuttle.
The SR89 Corridor no-parking pilot program began on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. There will be no parking along the highway from Cascade Lake to D.L. Bliss State Park, and the only parking allowed will be in the lined spots at Inspiration Point, Eagle Falls, and Vikingsholm. This program ends on Sunday, September 28, 2025.
The Tahoe Transportation District has installed temporary barriers to restrict access to illegal and unsafe roadside parking. A dedicated overtime unit from the California Highway Patrol will be stationed there to enforce the no-parking rules.
Knowing everyone wants to enjoy the beauty of Emerald Bay and with limited parking, a shuttle service has been launched that will take people to the area for the next 90 days during this pilot program.
Click here for more information
Construction updates
| U.S. 50 Tahoe Stateline to Spooner Summit Repaving Project |
| 24-hour work from Sundays 8 p.m. until noon on Fridays through Oct. 15 with installing guardrail, barrier rail, curb and gutter, and ITS conduit north of Zephyr Cove to Cave Rock. Approximate times for guardrail work is from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., barrier rail 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. and ITS 9 p.m. to 4 p.m. No lane restrictions are expected on weekends. A minimum of one lane in each direction will stay open at all times. Drivers can anticipate moderate travel delays through the work zone. Speeds will be reduced to 35 mph through work zones. More information. |
Trail closures, including the Flume Trail, are in effect and will remain in place through 2026 while the Nevada Public Works Division completes critical repairs on the Marlette Dam.
Click here for more information on trail closures in the Spooner Lake State Park backcountry
Most of D.L. Bliss State Park is closed and will remain so pending completion of a water system refurbishment project.
- Hiking on the Rubicon foot trail from Emerald Bay State Park and accessing Lester Beach and Calawee Cove from the Lake or the Rubicon foot trail is allowed.
- Off-trail walk-in access to rock-climbing boulder areas immediately adjacent to the East side of Highway 89 is allowed.
- No services (restrooms, trash removal) or parking are available at D.L. Bliss State Park.
Keep Tahoe Awesome
The clearest blue water. The brightest green mountains. It’s awe and then some, but all this awesome doesn’t happen by accident. It comes from mutual respect for the South Shore, from locals and visitors alike. That’s why we created Rules to Lake By: five ways to practice responsible tourism at Lake Tahoe, so we can keep this place awesome today and awesome tomorrow.
For the latest road conditions:
- Caltrans has current California road conditions at www.dot.ca.gov or 1-800-427-ROAD (7623) or 916-445-7623.00. Quick map
- For road conditions in Nevada, contact the Nevada Department of Transportation at http://nvroads.com or 877-687-6237
- NDOT announced significant road construction work scheduled for this summer. Drivers are advised to plan ahead for upcoming highway repaving.
- Let us do the driving. Here’s how to have a carless vacation. Make sure to download the app to access free microtransit with Lake Link.