Encompassing over 3 million acres, Toiyabe National Forest offers vast expanses of pristine wilderness. It is renowned for its rugged mountain ranges, high desert landscapes, and the stunning Eastern Sierra region. Embark on scenic drives along the picturesque Monitor Pass and immerse yourself in the tranquility of the Sierra Nevada’s lesser-known treasures.
Bridgeport, Calif. , January 28, 2025 – The price for overnight trip permits on specific high-use trailheads on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest portion of the Hoover Wilderness will increase this year. This fee increase will provide direct funding to aid in the stewardship of the wilderness area and make it more consistent to what other land … Read more
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest to Provide 2025 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree in 2025 The holiday season across America will be getting a Nevada twist in 2025, as the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest has been chosen to provide the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. For the first time in history, a tree from Nevada will illuminate the West Lawn … Read more
Visitors to Spooner Lake State Park should be aware of several important trail closures and safety updates starting this month due to ongoing construction and a recent gas leak. 🚧 Trail Closures for Dam and Pipeline Replacements: Beginning Monday, October 21, 2024, multiple trails from the Lakeview Trailhead to the Tahoe Rim Trail will be … Read more
Ranking and Unveiling The Sierra Nevada National Forest Lands Sierra Nevada – California’s National Forests are a treasure trove of natural beauty, offering an escape into serene wilderness and abundant recreational opportunities. From towering trees to picturesque lakes, these eleven national forests in the Sierra Nevada region provide a breathtaking backdrop for outdoor enthusiasts and … Read more
Get into Forest Mode this week and join the fun! Sierra Nevada – July 10, 2023 – With Ten National Forest Managed territories in the Sierra Nevada Region, life in the the Sierra begins and Ends with national forest recreation. From fire management, to recreational support National forests play a vital role in who we … Read more
Deadline for Public Comment is Friday November 11, 2022 Carson City, NV- November 7, 2022 – The Carson Ranger district of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest is proposing to construct3.7 miles of new trail which will connect the James Lee County Park, and Jacks Valley School Trail Heads to the Clear Creek Trail system. In partnership … Read more
Carson City, NV. – October 22, 2022– As part of the Carson Ranger District’s Hazardous Fuels Reduction Program, the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest will release sheep on Friday, Dec. 21 in the Jacks Valley Wildlife Management Fuels Reduction Project area just south of Jacks Valley Road in Carson City, Nevada. From approximately mid-October through November, the sheep … Read more
Bridgeport Ranger District Announces Opening of New Winter Trail System Bridgeport, Calif. – January 12, 2022 – The Bridgeport Ranger District of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest in coordination with Mono County will seasonally close to motorized wheeled vehicles a portion of Buckeye Road from Twin Lakes Road to the Buckeye Campground to allow for winter sports activities … Read more
Sierra Rec Magazine – Reno Nevada – Did you know that you can cut your own Christmas tree if you live in the Reno Tahoe area? The holiday season is upon us. While the streets are adorned with twinkling lights and storefronts boast festive decorations, there’s a special joy that comes from selecting and cutting … Read more
$50 million in investments for 15 projects that will address hazardous fuels reduction and wildfire prevention in Lake Tahoe Basin WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior announced today it will commit more than $348 million for 62 projects throughout Nevada and the California side of the Lake Tahoe Basin dedicated to recreation improvement, wildlife habitat conservation, … Read more
Inyo National Forest is Open for all Recreation but still has Fire restrictions Sierra Nevada. Ca – September 16, 2021 – The USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region will end the regional closure order affecting National Forests in California at 11:59 pm on Wednesday, Sept. 15, two days prior to the original end date of … Read more
Sparks, NV. – The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, located within the Intermountain Region, is putting in place two forest orders that will take effect on Wednesday, Sept. 1 and affect recreation opportunities and limit access on the Bridgeport and Carson Ranger Districts. Due to the Caldor Fire, Forest Order 04-17-21-12 will close all areas, campgrounds, trails, and roads on the … Read more
Carson City, NV. – July 21, 2021 – The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest has closed all areas, campgrounds, trails, and roads on the Carson Ranger District located within the boundaries of the Tamarack Fire (see map): From the Pacific Crest Trail at California State Route 4 (Ebbits Pass) to California State Route 88 East of California State Route … Read more
Growing and developing fires in multiple regions of the Sierra Cloud the region in smoke and concern Sierra Nevada – July19, 2021 – As summer has progressed and warnings of drought have been continually issued, matched with record heat in June and dry conditions heading into July. We all expected fire season to arrive sooner … Read more
Sparks, NV, April 26, 2021 – Six projects in 2021 on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest have been funded as part of the Great American Outdoors Act. These projects will improve visitor experience by reducing deferred maintenance backlogs and enhancing aging recreational infrastructure. The Forest received over $1.5 million for the following projects selected for this first … Read more
Light Rain, Snow Meant Crews Could Open Pass Sooner This Spring ALPINE COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) reopenedMonitor Pass at State Route 89 at 8 a.m. on Friday, April 9, 2021.Crews removed snow and ice, cleared debris, and made necessary repairs to helpensure the traveling public’s safety.Caltrans crews responsible for the road … Read more
Christmas Tree Permits On SALE Monday, Nov. 2. 2020 Carson City, NV November 2020 – Permits to cut Christmas trees on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest are available for purchase from beginning Nov. 1, or the first business day thereafter, thru Dec. 24 on the Austin-Tonopah, Bridgeport, Carson, Ely, and Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger Districts. The U.S. Forest Service Christmas … Read more
Carson City, NV., September 21, 2020 – – The Carson Ranger District on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest is spraying trees to protect them against bark beetles in the Scotts Lake dispersed camping area near Hope Valley in Alpine County, California. For public safety, this dispersed camping area will be closed starting on Wednesday Sept. 30 and … Read more
Lake Tahoe Part of Nine National Forests that may open to varying degrees. This is a Developing story.. we will keep you posted as individual forests open Update: 7pm – The Tahoe National Forest is reopening this weekend after nearly two weeks of unprecedented, emergency closures due to California wildfires and wildfire risk. The forest … Read more
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Extends Temporary Closure Through Monday Only- Still No Campfire Are Allowed anywhere Minden NV , September 14, 2010 – Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest system lands located in California on the Carson and Bridgeport Ranger Districts will reopen to the public on Tuesday morning after a temporary emergency closure went into place on September … Read more
Update: 8:55 am Sept 8, 2020 ***NEW*** The Pacific Southwest Regional Forester has signed another Forest closure order (attached) closing backcountry areas to camping, including Luther Pass, Watson Lake and Blackwood Canyon campgrounds and camping along the Tahoe Rim Trail. Overnight camping will still be allowed in Desolation Wilderness and within 500ft of the Pacific … Read more
Another Weekend Adventure Into the Carson Iceberg Wilderness – Snodgrass Trailhead Sierra Rec Magazine- Trail Review – Carson iceberg Wilderness – June 2020 – It is not often in my trail reviews that I start at the top of the mountain and hike down into the valleys of the wilderness. Yet on the last day … Read more
National Forest Updates – Spark, NV., May 29, 2020 – The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest will open its Nevada campgrounds under Governor’s Sisolak reopening directives for Phase 2 of Nevada’s Roadmap to Recovery, beginning this Saturday, May 30. Group campsites, group day use areas, and visitor centers in Nevada are still closed. In alignment with State of California guidance, Forest campgrounds … Read more
Nevada Government Working Against the Will of the People… NF Supervisor Keeps Restrictions on Access to Managed Access Sites Through Holiday Weekend. Spark, NV., May 19, 2020 – The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest will not open its campgrounds, group day use sites, and visitor centers in Nevada over the Memorial Day weekend. At this time, these same facilities … Read more
Preventing Human-Caused Fires and Keeping Firefighters Safe: Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Announces Restrictions on Campfires and Smoking, Effective April 15 Sparks, NV., April 14, 2020 – The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest is implementing fire restrictions earlier than usual this year to reduce the number of human-caused fires and reduce firefighter exposure to COVID-19 during the current pandemic. The Humboldt-Toiyabe … Read more
2020 HOOVER WILDERNESS PERMITS AVAILABLE TO RESERVE ONLINE AT RECREATION.GOV ON MARCH 18 Bridgeport, CA., Feb. 21, 2020 – Beginning on Wednesday, March 18, visitors to the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest will be able to reserve Hoover Wilderness Permits online through Recreation.gov. “Previously, Hoover Wilderness Permits were issued by the Forest through a mail-in reservation request process,” said … Read more
All fourth grade students are eligible for a free Christmas tree permit, while supplies last, through the Every Kid in a Park initiative Sparks, NV. – Permits to cut Christmas trees on the Carson and Bridgeport Ranger Districts of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest will be available for purchase beginning Friday, Nov. 1. The U.S. Forest Service Christmas … Read more
Sparks, NV., Oct. 23, 2019 – The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest welcomes Gwen Sanchez as the Forest’s new Fire Management Officer. In her new position, Sanchez will provide leadership and direction to the Forest’s fire and aviation programs across 6.3 million acres spanning seven ranger districts spread over Nevada and northeastern California. “Gwen brings 21 years of diverse … Read more
Sparks, NV., Sept. 27, 2019 – The 2019 pine nut harvest season kicks off on lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Both agencies are working together to ensure the public is safely harvesting pine nuts and aware of the regulations. The length of the pine nut harvest season … Read more
Carson Iceberg Wilderness Once Again Home to Native Paiute Cutthroat Trout Sierra Rec Magazine -Alpine County Ca- September 2019 – California’s native Paiute cutthroat trout, the rarest trout in North America, swims once again in its high Sierra home waters for the first time in more than 100 years. California Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot, … Read more
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – August 9, 2019, marks the 75th birthday of our beloved icon, Smokey Bear. The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, in coordination with our partners at Great Basin Institute and Heavenly Mountain Resort, will host two events in celebration of Smokey’s 75th birthday. A birthday celebration will be held at 1 … Read more
Sparks, NV., May 22, 2019 – It is time to gather up the family and gear and head to your favorite recreation spot. Memorial Day weekend is the kick off for the summer, and traditionally it is a very busy weekend on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Forest visitors can enjoy biking, camping, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, picnicking, … Read more
