Gateway Park at Tahoe National Forest is a story of restoration, renewal, and commitment to the environment. When you visit us, you’re not just exploring—you’re actively supporting the healing and protection of this landscape.
We empower entrepreneurs to become land stewards and concessionaires, creating opportunities to manage and sustain California’s working lands.
We design inclusive, culturally relevant recreational spaces that inspire wellness, safety, and connection to nature.
We protect California’s scenic, historic, and productive lands, ensuring biodiversity and equitable access for generations to come.
Set in the heart of Tahoe National Forest, Gateway Park is more than a campground—it’s a family destination. From treehouse stays and a private lake for paddling and fishing to a hands-on nature center and endless trails, it’s a place where kids, parents, and grandparents alike can connect, play, and explore together.
Enjoy kayaking, paddleboarding, canoeing, and lakeside relaxation.
Explore miles of accessible and scenic trails that weave through the forest.
Stay your way — in rustic yet luxurious treehouse hotels or
charming forest cabins.
Explore captivating exhibits on local wildlife, conservation, and ecology.
Cast your line into our private lake stocked with native fish species.
AmphitheaterExperience our cozy, scenic venue for nature talks, performances, and fireside stories.
At Gateway Park we’re restoring over 600 acres of once heavily logged and poorly managed forest. Using science-based methods, we are reducing wildfire risk, replanting native species, and creating healthier conditions for pollinators, wildlife, and overall biodiversity.
This restoration is helping to revive a critical watershed near the North Fork American River and build long-term climate resilience in the heart of the Tahoe National Forest.
See Monarch butterflies, Desert Tortoises, and even the Foothill Yellow-legged Frog while enjoying a safe, fun outdoor experience. Every visit help keep our park’s wildlife safe and thriving.
A symbol of transformation, the monarch butterfly undertakes one of nature’s most remarkable migrations.
One of nature’s top pollinators, helping plants grow fruits and seeds that feed wildlife—and people too.
As they collect and store seeds, these chipmunks play a key role in forest renewal and the balance of mountain ecosystems.
This rare and silent hunter of old-growth forests reminds us of the delicate balance within woodland ecosystems.
One of the West Coast’s only native turtles, this quiet survivor depends on healthy wetlands to thrive.
With strong legs and keen senses, mule deer move gracefully through the wild landscapes they’ve known for generations.
Our lodging is more than just a place to stay. It’s an invitation to immerse yourself in the beauty of the Tahoe National Forest. At Gateway Park, we’ve created thoughtful, eco-friendly spaces that blend the charm of the outdoors with the comfort of modern design.
These spaces are designed to bring you closer to nature while keeping comfort and care at the heart of your experience. While we’re not open just yet, every detail is being crafted with the future in mind. In the meantime, take a look at our renderings and start imagining your stay.
Gateway Park at Tahoe National Forest is a living example of restoration and renewal. Visiting the park means more than just enjoying nature—it helps protect and heal the land.
Backed by the 40 Acre Conservation League, Gateway Park is focused on preserving land for both nature and people. Our mission is to combine conservation with community impact, creating eco-wellness spaces and protecting cultural and historic landscapes to promote environmental justice.
Whether you’re camping under the stars or exploring scenic trails, your visit supports vital forest restoration and conservation efforts at Gateway Park.
It’s a chance to reconnect with nature while helping protect it for generations to come.
