From the high mountain environment of Tahoe City to the city of Truckee, through the Truckee River Canyon and down into the Meadows area of Reno, Sparks and beyond, this river provides a wide range of paddling experiences. There are several challenging rapids in the canyon, along with two improved water parks in the downtown Reno and Sparks areas. For a relaxing float, the lower reaches of the Truckee are great for a quiet day of rafting through the recently-restored McCarran Ranch area.
For additional information, visit the main US Forest Service website, Truckee River Water Authority or the main US Forest Service website, or contact:
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The water trail begins at the dam in Tahoe City, and ends on Tribal land in Wadsworth, with many access points along the river. For descriptions of all put-ins and take-outs along the way, see our segment detail pages below.
In the Spring runoff months, water may be very fast and high. Paddlers should use caution and plan accordingly.
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