Dogs can accompany you across the forest's trails and along its rivers and lakes. A six-foot leash is expected at campgrounds and other developed recreation sites, and pets should stay under voice or physical control on open forest trails.
Posted swim beaches and developed swim areas are typically closed to pets.
A 6-foot leash is required in developed recreation areas like campgrounds, picnic areas, and trailheads. On the general forest and most trails there is no leash law, but your dog must be under control at all times.
Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.
The Tahoe National Forest actively features visitors walking their dogs on the forest, spanning the northern Sierra from the foothills to the California-Nevada line. Standard Forest Service rules apply, with a leash in developed areas and control everywhere else. Dogs can accompany you across the forest's trails and along its rivers and lakes. A six-foot leash is expected at campgrounds and other developed recreation sites, and pets should stay under voice or physical control on open forest trails.
A 6-foot leash is required in developed recreation areas like campgrounds, picnic areas, and trailheads. On the general forest and most trails there is no leash law, but your dog must be under control at all times.
Posted swim beaches and developed swim areas are typically closed to pets.
Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.