CG Prospectus Q and A_Tahoe.pdf

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Original Published Date: May 29, 2026

Site Tour: June 23 -24, 2026

Tahoe National Forest

2026 Campground Prospectus Site Tour Questions and Answers

1. Does Lakeside Host Site have septic?

Yes, there is a holding tank. See Appendix 20 for all host site amenities.

2. What was the result of the previous prospectus put out for vendors on the Truckee Ranger District for expanded services such as RV rentals several years ago?

We did not receive any interest at the time.

3. Is there any power at Captain Roberts Boat Launch and would you allow a generator?

There is no power at this site. The forest would be open to generators.

4. Does the courtesy dock at Captain Roberts run out of water?

Yes. Raising and lowering the dock is part of annual maintenance. See Appendix 9 Section 23 for additional information on dock maintenance.

5. Does the courtesy dock at Captain Roberts ever run out of pavement for launching?

Yes, it has on a dry year.

6. Do we pull up the Captain Roberts dock?

Yes, in the winter. See Appendix 9 Section 23 for additional information.

7. Any thoughts on having new fees where there haven’t been in the past?

We do not expect new fees to be highly controversial. A previous concessionaire charged $10 at Captain Roberts prior to 2015. From what has been seen around the forest at day use sites, the public are used to fees and often expect to pay a boat launch fee.

8. Where is the plumbed water from for Captain Roberts Boat Launch?

The Captain Roberts Boat Launch is on the Logger-Stampede water system, the same system that services the Logger and Emigrant campgrounds. See the prospectus section I.F. Utilities and Waste Management for further information.

9. Are there any stores in the prospectus?

There are no formal stores, but the previous concessionaire has had a store at the Logger Entrance Kiosk. The forest is open to proposals including additional services such as vending or stores.

10. Did the previous concessionaire staff Captain Roberts all week?

This information is unavailable and unknown to the forest, but the anticipation is that weekends would need full-time staffing. Staff presence also assists with fee compliance.

11. Does the concessionaire need to maintain the Frisbee Golf Course?

No, that is a separate special use permit. However, the overflow parking lot and associated restroom are part of the concessionaire permit and must be maintained and operated accordingly.

12. Is there a trail from the overflow parking at Captain Roberts to the boat launch?

Yes

13. Are the boats currently located at the Captain Roberts overflow parking being stashed?

Yes. The forest suspects that locals may be leaving their boat here long term. Previously there was no regulation or Forest Order restricting this; the CFR was updated to prohibit leaving property more than 72 hours, but we have not had the capacity to enforce this with regard to boat parking at Captain Roberts overflow parking lot.

14. How often is Logger Dump Station pumped?

This information is not available to the forest at this time. The forest engineer estimates the pumping schedule to be every 3-5 years.

15. How old is the dump station?

The dump station is about 40 years old but had some upgrades done about 15 years ago.

16. How much is the dump station fee?

When under Forest Service operation, the fee was $10.

17. Why does ExplorUS have a key to the Logger Kiosk?

They are currently under a one year short-term permit.

18. Did a prospectus go out for the current operator?

No, it was an emergency situation and permitted without competition. The east side of the Tahoe National Forest lost most recreation staff in 2025.

19. What does the temporary permit cover?

Most of the Truckee Ranger District and part of the Sierraville District.

20. Who owns the solar system and batteries at Logger Kiosk?

They are government-owned.

21. What is the current fee at Logger?

Single family sites are $23. Please see Appendix 20 for all current fees for sites in this prospectus.

22. Do we lower camping fees when there is no drinking water?

Historically, this has not been done. Instead, the forest provides prior public notice so campers can prepare and bring drinking water.

23. Why is there no water at Logger? When do we expect it to be back on?

The current concessionaire is troubleshooting some technical repairs needed. We do not expect the water to be out long-term.

24. How many hosts sites are at Logger?

There are eight host sites total. Six are located within the campground and have no power hookups. There are two additional host sites located across the road from the campgrounds near the water system which have power hookup. See Appendix 20 for information on available host sites.

25. Who does the interpretive programs at Logger Amphitheatre?

Currently the Forest Service does these programs, but the forest does not expect to continue doing them in the future. Any proposed interpretive programs should be included in the proposal. See Appendix 9, Section 18 for additional information.

26. Is there a boat in campground anywhere at Stampede?

No.

27. How many hosts at Boca Rest and Boca Springs Campgrounds?

One at each. See Appendix 20 for information on available host sites.

28. How much of Boca Springs is the concessionaire responsibility?

The portion of Boca Springs Road which is not a mixed-use road (open to OHV) will be included in the permit area and thus be the concessionaire responsibility.

29. Is everything on recreation.gov?

All campgrounds are on recreation.gov with the exception of Onion Valley on American River Ranger District. Day use sites are not on recreation.gov.

30. Is there any maintenance needed at Boca Spring (water system)?

Not much is needed at this point, but brush removal would be beneficial.

31. How comprehensive are the water books/manuals?

They are pretty good, but older. The forest plans to be working on updating these manuals during the winter, to provide improved books to the new concessionaire.

32. Will the fire engines still be able to fill the non-potable water tanks within the campground?

The forest cannot guarantee that Forest Service Fire staff will have the capacity and availability to provide this. It is the concessionaires responsibility to arrange any alternatives.

33. Who has jurisdiction of the low water riding around the reservoirs?

There are some areas around the Boca, Prosser, and Stampede Reservoirs that highway legal vehicles are permitted to travel during low-water conditions, which allow people to launch boats and access the water. These areas are shown on the Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM). When it is muddy, people can get stuck. There is no legal OHV riding in or adjacent to Boca Campground.

34. How many hosts at Granite Flat?

The forest recommends 2 hosts, but there are only hookups at one site. Please see Appendix 20 for information on available host sites.

35. Are there two entrances at Goose Meadows?

Yes, there are two entrances off Highway 89. Hosts sometimes drive the shoulder, and there is also a golf-cart accessible trail.

36. Are hosts currently paid at FS operated sites?

Yes, we provide a living allowance of $40 per day. The Forest Service run sites are a different business model and have volunteer hosts instead of paid hosts. Forest Service recreation technicians also come regularly to service the sites.

37. Is there any lake access from East Meadows?

No, there is no formal trail.

38. What company does the forest use for toilet pumping at Jackson Meadows?

Sierraville Ranger District pumping vendor is currently Plumas Sanitation. The previously identified “Curts Pumping” is no longer in business.

39. Is there a fee for the water systems for the concessionaire?

Previously, the water agency (Nevada Irrigation District) has not charged for water usage, but they may possibly charge the future permittee for water operations assistance. This will be determined later in discussions with the permittee, the Forest Service, and the water agency.

40. What is the maintenance requirement for Jackson Point Boat-In Campground?

There are no explicit unique requirements. This can be part of the proposed operating plan. The forest anticipates it will be fairly low maintenance due to low use.

41. Will the permittee be required to have a boat to maintain Jackson Point?

Yes. Please see the Prospectus section II.O. Other Pertinent Information for the section regarding Jackson Point Boat-In Campground access.

42. During boat launch closures, will the permittee be able to pull their boat out?

The Forest Service and concessionaire will partner with Nevada Irrigation District (NID), the FERC licensee, on gate access or other needs during launch closure (currently limited hours due to Golden Mussel invasive species protection needs).

43. Is there a spec for hazard tree cleanup?

In general, it is helpful for wood to be cut small enough to disappear/be burned as firewood by campers (size to fit into campfire rings). Logs can be left whole if they are outside of sites/walkways and don’t cause a tripping hazard. See Appendix 9 Section 16 Vegetation Management for additional guidance and information.

44. If portable toilets are needed due to water system issues, can that be considered Granger-Thye (GT)?

Likely no as these conditions are described in the prospectus. The forest may consider looking at vault toilets for potential GT projects, but they are also planned for replacement long-term through the FERC re-licensing process.

45. What about the Jackson Meadows dump station?

It is located on NID land and not part of the prospectus.

46. Is the flush toilet at Aspen picnic a part of the prospectus?

No, it is not needed since there is already a vault toilet on site. The flush toilet has not been used in recent years.

47. When is the anticipated decision date?

Late fall/winter of 2026.

48. Are there any winter operations in the prospectus?

No.

49. What are the top three GT projects of interest?

One major one is bearproof food lockers. Logger Campground, for example, with over 200 sites, does not have bearproof food lockers. Any project like this for public safety will be priority. A few other priority projects include host amenities/hookups, fee tubes for new fee sites, and road work. Please see Appendix 12 for a full list of potential GT projects.

Non-Site Tour Questions and Answers

1. Is the dump station at Logger included in the bid?

Yes, the Logger Dump Station is in the prospectus.

2. Double checking, Sand Day Use is not in the prospectus?

That is correct, the site is not in the prospectus and the forest staff will continue to operate and maintain this site.

3. Previously, the Forest Service has requested a printed copy of the Business Plan for the SBDC review. Should applicants provide an extra hard copy of the Business Plan for their submission?

An “extra copy” is not needed. Only one hard copy and one electronic copy of the entire application package, including the Business Plan, are required. Please see section IV.A.

Instructions for Submitting Applications and IV.C. Application Package Requirements.

4. Are the sand filtrations systems on the Silver Creek and Goose Meadow campgrounds intermittent regeneration or oxidation?

The system requires chlorine or another mild oxidizer to flush the green sand.

5. Please confirm, which facilities served by the Prosser water system are currently without potable water service? Our understanding is that the system serving Lakeside Campground, Prosser Family Campground, Prosser Ranch Group Campground, and the Prosser Boat Ramp is out of service.

Correct, the facilities identified at Prosser Reservoir are currently without water.