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5,000–9,500 ft · CA🚗 Directions
Eldorado NF and Desolation Wilderness fringe. White fir, red fir, Jeffrey pine. South Lake Tahoe access. Good king bolete habitat in red fir stands. Popular foraging area.
Updated Apr 19, 6:13 PM MT
Precip 7d
1.30"
Precip 14d
2.90"
Soil Temp
33°F
SWE
Snow Water Equivalent — how much water is in the snowpack vs. normal. Declining SWE means snowmelt is adding moisture to the soil.Log your find on iNaturalist to help the community and get expert ID assistance. Photos, location, and habitat notes all help with identification.
205 sites
Near South Lake Tahoe at Fallen Leaf Lake. Jeffrey pine and white fir.
Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
⚠ Road Access Notice
Always verify road access is public before following GPS directions to mountain areas. Many forest roads are seasonal, gated, or require 4WD. Dispersed camping follows USFS/BLM rules (typically 14-day limit). Check ranger district offices for current road and campground conditions.
9%
Drought
None
Snowmelt
accelerating
soil temp marginal (33°F vs 50°F min)
soil temp marginal (33°F vs 55°F min)
soil temp marginal (33°F vs 50°F min)