Can you camp anywhere in Desolation Wilderness?

Interactive Map – Camping Areas In general, trail users must camp within 300 feet of the trail corridor and at least 200 feet away from water sources and 100 feet away from trails. Camping in Desolation Wilderness is by permit only (see permits below).

Why is Desolation Wilderness closed?

Sep. 21, 2021 – For public safety, a temporary closure order is in effect for the following backcountry areas: Desolation Wilderness, Meiss Country, Barker Pass, Blackwood Canyon and McKinney/Rubicon due to the Caldor Fire. The closure order will remain in effect through Oct. 20, 2021.

Do you need a permit to camp in Desolation Wilderness?

Permits are required all year round and allows an individual or group (max. size limit is 12) travelling & camping together to stay in this Wilderness. Permits are limited from Friday of Memorial Day weekend to the end of September. The quota is based on 45 Destination Zones.

Can you swim in Desolation Wilderness?

Part loop, part out-and-back, the trail to Lake Aloha, located just south of Dick’s Lake, passes four alpine lakes and ends in the ultimate Desolation Wilderness swimming hole. Depending on its water level, the sprawling Lake Aloha is filled with granite rock islands perfect for lounging on.

Are there bears in Desolation Wilderness?

Black bears are active in Desolation Wilderness and human/bear interactions have been on the increase. Bears have extremely keen noses and are attracted to food smells as well as to the scents of personal products such as toothpaste and deodorant. Bear-resistant canisters are highly recommended for food storage.

Can you have a fire in Desolation Wilderness?

Campfires -Campfires are prohibited in Desolation Wilderness to reduce human-caused fires, impacts to vegetation from firewood collection, and to reduce the visual impacts of fire rings and surface scarring.

Can you have fires in Desolation Wilderness?

Has Desolation Wilderness burned?

The fire burned through Desolation Wilderness, which is home to one of the Tahoe Rim Trail’s beautiful and challenging segments. “The Forest Service and fire personnel have started assessing the damage done to the trails during the Caldor Fire,” said Kristine Koran, trail operations manager for TRTA.

Are there crocodiles in Lake Tahoe?

Are there Crocodiles or Alligators in Lake Tahoe? Thankfully, there haven’t been any reports of alligator or crocodile sightings or attacks in Lake Tahoe, but there are quite a few alligator species that inhabit the surrounding areas.

Can you drive in Desolation Wilderness?

Welcome to Desolation Wilderness, 63,960 acres of subalpine and alpine forest, granite peaks, and glacially-formed valleys and lakes. You will find nature on its own terms in Desolation; there are no buildings or roads. Travel in Desolation is restricted to hikers and packstock.

Why is it called Desolation Wilderness?

That preservation became reality in 1969 when the land in the Sierra Nevada range known as the Desolation Valley Primitive Area became Desolation Wilderness by act of Congress, meaning that this land — this wilderness — is our land. It belongs to each and every one of us to have, to enjoy and to safeguard.