Taylor Creek Visitor Center

Taylor Creek Visitor Center Enjoy the great outdoors at Taylor Creek! The Taylor Creek Visitor Center is a great place to explore Tahoe's natural history and ecology.

Walk any of the self-guided interpretive trails or join a naturalist for a variety of interpretative programs throughout the summer months. The Stream Profile Chamber remains CLOSED. Due to vandalism, the profile glass must be replaced before reopening. Repairs are in the works for summer/fall of 2022! Check back for an updated schedule of interpretative programs and events!

09/26/2024

It's that time of year again, when the #1 question we get at Taylor Creek is..."Are the salmon running yet?" Well, the short answer is "no." To learn more about current conditions and wildlife outlook, check out the video from the Taylor Creek crew below.

We'll provide updates throughout the October, so stop back soon for more details!

09/23/2024

On August 25, 2024, big tree hunters Michael Taylor, Carl Casey and Martin Crawford measured a massive sugar pine that they knew about in Yosemite National Park. The team calculated that it was not only...

09/23/2024

For bears, fall is “last chance to eat a lot” season as they continue to roam about searching for every bit of remaining food, natural and otherwise. Days are getting shorter and nights are getting longer as the countdown to denning up continues.

The combination of shorter days, longer nights and foraging bears also makes fall a prime time for people and bears to encounter each other out in the woods or on the roads.

If your activities take you into the outdoors, get bear-prepared with our BearWise Outdoor Safety Tips Flyer and get educated in our article, Fall Tips For Avoiding Bear Encounters.

View or download at: bearwise.org/six-outdoor-tips-for-a-bearwise-fall

09/23/2024
09/20/2024
09/20/2024
09/20/2024

Today's Fun Fact: 78% of land within the Tahoe Basin is managed by the US Forest Service. This comes out to a total of 156,335 acres. Thank you to the Forest Service for taking care of our public lands.

09/20/2024

The Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit announced last year that our Christmas Tree Program will pause starting this fall 2024 due to limited suitable cutting areas. Permits will still be available from nearby Eldorado, Humboldt-Toiyabe & Tahoe national forests. Full story: tinyurl.com/zv6y5b94.

09/20/2024

Hike with a Ranger this weekend at Heavenly Mountain Resort!
Hikes take place Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 11am and 1:30pm at the top of the Heavenly Gondola and will continue through Sep 29, weather permitting. Full story: tinyurl.com/s45jw9t9.

09/18/2024
09/18/2024

Come on down to Firefest on Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 10am - 2pm at South Tahoe Middle School.

09/18/2024

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The mission is an impressive one, to bring arts, culture, and humanities to our small mountain town, and it is one local woman's dream to accomplish that mission.

09/18/2024

Update: Helicopter work will likely continue through this weekend.

Helicopter operations are underway between Fallen Leaf Lake and Angora Ridge roads near South Lake Tahoe. As part of their Angora Ridge Wildfire Mitigation Project, Liberty Utilities - Tahoe is rebuilding the powerline using a helicopter to transport equipment. Work is scheduled from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. each each day through Sept. 25, 2024. If possible, visitors should avoid the area as 1-2 hour traffic delays are possible.

09/17/2024
09/17/2024

“Los contenedores a prueba de osos son efectivos. Estas reglas para el manejo de alimentos son un paso crucial para proteger tanto a los excursionistas como a los osos en la cuenca del Lago Tahoe,” comentó Jack Haskel con Pacific Crest Trail Association. “La PCTA exhorta a todos, ya sea que estén en el Pacific Crest Trail o no, a colaborar utilizando contenedores rígidos en Desolation Wilderness y contenedores resistentes a osos en otras áreas de la región del Lago Tahoe.” Historia completa tinyurl.com/5n82vndn.

09/17/2024
09/13/2024

Sunset reflections on the shores of Lake Tahoe

09/13/2024
09/13/2024

If you live in western Nevada, you live in bear country, and living in bear country is a year-round responsibility!

Join us and the Tahoe Interagency Bear Team at Spooner Lake State Park on September 28, 2024 for Tahoe Bear Fest! Activities and booths will be set up from 11AM - 3PM. Learn everything you want to know about bears, how to be Bear Wise, and more!

Learn more, https://parks.nv.gov/events/2024-tahoe-bear-fest

P.S. we are looking for one or two food/drink vendors. If you are interested, please contact us at [email protected] or (775) 684-2770.

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Three Miles Northwest Of The City Of South Lake Tahoe On Highway 89 N
South Lake Tahoe, CA
96150

Opening Hours

Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm
Saturday 8am - 4pm
Sunday 8am - 4pm

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+15305432674

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It's that time of year again, when the #1 question we get at Taylor Creek is..."Are the salmon running yet?" Well, the short answer is "no." To learn more about current conditions and wildlife outlook, check out the video from the Taylor Creek crew below. We'll provide updates throughout the October, so stop back soon for more details!

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Taylor Creek is a great place to get outdoors with family and friends. Whether you wish to take your four legged friend down to the shores of Lake Tahoe (on leash please!) or go on a leisurely walk along our infamous Rainbow Trail to see if you can spot some trout swimming in Taylor Creek, this is the place to be.

Make sure to stop in our visitor center between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm for various Lake Tahoe souvenirs and of course to chat with our very knowledgeable staff. If you have questions about the area one of our staff is sure to have answers. Taylor Creek Visitor Center is located on National Forest land and is managed in cooperation with the Great Basin Institute an interdisciplinary field studies organization that promotes environmental research, education, and conservation throughout the West. Thank you for your interest and we hope to see you soon!

-Taylor Creek Staff

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