Magic Book

Is Magic Book open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. It doesn't name Magic Book, so check the source for the area it covers.

• Harmful Algal Blooms

  Agency closure covering Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit · USFS · Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

• Desolation Wilderness Food and Refuse Storage (Bear Canister) Restriction

  Agency alert covering Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit · Order 19-25-06 · USFS · Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

• Meyers Landfill Area Closure

  Agency alert covering Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit · Order 19-25-01 · USFS · Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

• Campfire Restrictions

  Agency alert covering Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit · Order 19-24-04 · USFS · Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

• Camping/Overnight Stay Restriction

  Agency alert covering Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit · Order 19-24-05 · USFS · Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

As of Oct 23, 9:45 pm PDT · Source: USFS · Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Magic Book

Best months: May–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

1. Jan

   36° / 23°

   9 wet

2. Feb

   37° / 23°

   8 wet

3. Mar

   42° / 26°

   7 wet

4. Apr

   48° / 29°

   5 wet

5. May

   56° / 35°

   4 wet

6. Jun

   66° / 42°

   2 wet

7. Jul

   75° / 49°

   2 wet

8. Aug

   74° / 49°

   1 wet

9. Sep

   67° / 44°

   2 wet

10. Oct

    55° / 36°

    3 wet

11. Nov

    43° / 28°

    5 wet

12. Dec

    35° / 23°

    7 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Dagget Pass, NV, 12.9 mi away at 7,334 ft. The station sits about 500 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.