I am going camping up in tahoe ca in the next week or so.?

Question

Is there any new rules that I need to follow since the big fire up there. Where online can I find the rules and regulations.

Answer 1

"Due to extreme fire danger, Fire Restrictions are in effect much earlier this year, and were increased on July 2. This school group learned about the dangers from wildfire and how to help prevent them. Please help do your part by abiding by the fire restrictions now in effect."

"Newsroom
News Release
Tahoe National Forest

631 Coyote St.
Nevada City CA 95959

Modified July 4 to correct email link and add link to Forest Order.
Added additional link July 5.
Forest Service shield image
June 29 , 2007

Contact:
Ann Westling
Public Affairs Officer
530-478-6205
Additional Fire Restrictions in the Tahoe National Forest

Nevada City… Due to continued hot, dry, and windy weather, fire restrictions in the Tahoe National Forest (TNF) will be increased beginning Monday, July 2, 2007, announced Judie Tartaglia, Deputy Forest Supervisor. “The fire near South Lake Tahoe is a good example of the explosive fire conditions this year. In making the decision to increase fire restrictions, we have tried to find a balance between minimizing the risk of human-caused fires and reducing the impacts for the recreating public and contractors. We need everyone to be especially vigilant when it comes to fire safety,” stated Tartaglia. The restrictions will affect several activities:

* Fireworks – Absolutely no fireworks are permitted in the National Forest.
* Campfires – Only permitted in those campgrounds that have water systems, metal campfire rings, fire engine accessibility and regular patrols by campground hosts. Visitors can contact any TNF office for a list of campgrounds where campfires are permitted.
* Portable Stoves and Lanterns - Permitted in all campgrounds and the backcountry with a valid campfire permit.
* Woodcutting –.Check the woodcutting hotlines each day to determine if chainsaws are permitted.
* Off-Highway Vehicle Use – Only permitted on designated roads; the Prosser Pit area near Truckee; and the Sugar Pine OHV area north of Foresthill. (Not permitted on trails other than the areas mentioned.)
* Smoking – Limited to vehicles, buildings, and in a 3-foot cleared area.
* Contract/Permittee Operations – Any operation or permittee that uses internal combustion engines or fire, must have an approved fire plan.

For More Information - Contact any Tahoe National Forest office in Camptonville [phone], Foresthill [phone], Nevada City [phone], Sierraville [phone] or Truckee [phone] or check out the webpage at www.fs.fed.us/r5/tahoe."

http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/tahoe/news/07_news_releases/07_jun_29_addl_fire_rest.shtml

Answer 2

check with the forrestry service for the area. I'm sure it is closed to ALL open flame. SO, no camp fire, and maybe even no bbq etc.

Answer 3

http://www.explorer1.com/tahoe/camping.htm