Lake Tahoe EIP

Nevada Beach Day Use Area and Campground BMP Retrofit

Project Number
03.01.02.0019
Action Priority
Improve Public Recreation Facilities
Implementers
U.S. Forest Service - Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
Primary Contact
Brian Garrett (brian.garrett@usda.gov)
Stage
Completed
Duration
2009 - 2011
Sustainable Recreation Program Improve Public Recreation Facilities
The funding for this project was focused on Facility and BMP improvements to the Nevada Beach Campground (SNPLMA 096 and 062). Stormwater infiltration improvements, one restroom with BMPs, road paving, accessibility compliant campsites, and an accessible trail were constructed to the beach.

Key Accomplishments

  • Facilities Improved or Created: 2
  • Forest Upland Facilities Retrofitted for Stormwater: 2

Threshold Categories

  • Recreation
  • Soil Conservation
  • Water Quality
Accessible Travel Route to Beach
(Timing: After) (~364 KB)
Credit: USFS Accessible Travel Route to Beach

Location

Expenditures

Expenditures by Funding Source to Date: $2,577,242
(Estimated Cost: $2,577,242)
Southern Nevada Publi... (USFS - LTBMU): $2,577,242

Photos

Before
Parking Area Before
(Timing: Before) (~351 KB)
Credit: USFS
Parking Area Before
Parking Area Before Improvements-poor drainage
(Timing: Before) (~402 KB)
Credit: USFS
Parking Area Before Improvements-poor drainage
After
Storm Water Infiltration Microbasin
(Timing: After) (~528 KB)
Credit: USFS
Storm Water Infiltration Microbasin
New Restroom w BMPs and Accessible Path
(Timing: After) (~422 KB)
Credit: USFS
New Restroom w BMPs and Accessible Path

Project Fact Sheet Data as of 04/16/2024