Tahoe National Forest

The Tahoe National Forest straddles the crest of the Sierra Nevada mountains in northern California, and encompasses a vast territory, from the golden foothills on the western slope to the high peaks of the Sierra crest. The forest is bordered on the north by the Plumas National Forest, on the south by the Eldorado National Forest, on the east by the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forests and Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. On the western border are the foothills above the great Sacramento Valley.

The Tahoe National Forest is renowned for its rugged beauty, outstanding downhill and cross country ski opportunities, historic sites, and exceptionally productive timber lands.

However, the forest is much more than trees. The lands of the Tahoe are drained by river basins that supply water for millions of people and thousands of acres of farmland. Major rivers on the Tahoe include:

Come and enjoy the many activities this forest offers, including whitewater rafting with an America Outdoors outfitter!