Prescribed burn planned in Baldwin Meadow
Baldwin Meadow, near Baldwin Beach, north of SR 89
Checked Oct 1, 2026. Confirm before you go.
The Forest Service plans a 40-acre understory burn in Baldwin Meadow, starting sometime between Oct 1 and Oct 25, 2026, pending approvals and conditions. Work may continue through fall and winter.
- The area may close to the public for several days.
- Expect smoke. When driving through smoke, the Forest Service says to slow down and turn on your headlights.
- Burns can be canceled if conditions are not right on the day.
- Schedules are posted on the Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team prescribed fire map and the Forest Service website.