Whitewater Rafting on the Truckee River near Lake Tahoe
The Truckee River:
This white water rafting trip is close to Lake Tahe and Reno. It is a fun and exciting, 7-mile
guided white water adventure, with many Class 2-3 rapids for the first 6 miles
and exciting Class 3+ rapids in the last mile. This section of the Truckee River should not be confused with the self-guided float out of Tahoe City. The duration of this
rafting trip is approx. 3 ½ hrs, including the short shuttle to the river and back from Truckee.
Clients are transported from our
meeting location in Truckee, to the put-in site on the Little Truckee River
near the old Boca town site. Before embarking on your Truckee River rafting
trip, life jackets and paddles will be provided and a safety talk will be
given. Each whitewater raft will be under the control of a professional river
guide who will call out commands and help steer. Early in the rafting trip,
maneuvering and paddling skills will be explained and practiced. The Truckee River west of Reno passes through the High Sierra desert, with cottonwoods lining the banks. Though the river parrallels I80, the road is out of site and hearing. Above the
rapid "Bronco", it will be possible for the more timid passenger to disembark
and hike from here to the take-out at Floriston. Most will opt to run the most
exciting rapids on this Truckee River rafting trip. At the take-out point, the
equipment will be loaded while refreshments are served and we then return to
our meeting location in Truckee.
What is
needed for your Truckee River Raft Trip:
During normal summer rafting conditions, previous experience and
swimming ability are not required, and no special attire is needed. Swim suits
with fast drying shorts and shirts are recommended and footwear should be
sneakers (that will get wet) or sturdy sandals (not slip-ons). Any hats and
glasses are best attached with a strap. Leave expensive cameras behind; the
waterproof, disposable cameras are fine and professional photographers are
usually present at the last rapid.
Who may participate on a Truckee River Raft Trip:
Youths from 7
years up are welcome. For children under 7 years, the Class 2 run on the
Lower Middle American or the East Carson are recommended (see Rafting with Children). We also welcome seniors, but younger and older members of a group may wish to walk around the last section of Class 3+ rapids.
Reservations for Truckee River Rafting :
We recommend making your reservations well in advance for
your Truckee River Rafting trip, especially for the July 4th week. However, we may have space available for last
minute bookings, so please give us a call. An advance payment by credit card is required or personal
checks are accepted if presented more then 21 days in advance.
Meeting
Location/Times for the Truckee River:
The meeting location is at the Granite Chief store, near the town of Truckee. During the peak season, 2
trips a day are scheduled, at 9:00 am and 1:30 pm. After Labor Day weekend, there is usually just 1 trip a day at 12:30 pm. Custom trips
for groups are available, and transportation from the Reno and Lake Tahoe
areas, can be arranged at cost.
| Prices: |
ADULTS: Mon-Fri $69, Sun $74, Sat
$79 YOUTHS: 17 yrs and
under get a 10% discount (15% with 6 or more people in a group) |
| Group discounts: |
| 5%
with group of 6-11, 10% with group of 12-17, 15% with group of 18-24, 20% with
group of 25-30, 25% with group of 31+ (with own bus). Youth groups get
additional 5% |
| Call us for a specific quote. All prices are
subject to an additional 3% government use fee. |
Distance/time to travel for the Truckee River:
Squaw Valley 20 mins/12 miles,
Tahoe City 25 min/14 miles,
Kings Beach 25 min/15 miles
Incline Village 30 min/19 miles,
Reno 35 min/33 miles,
Carson City 1 ¼ hrs/41 miles
So. Lake Tahoe 1 ¼ hrs/48 miles,
Sacramento 1 ¾ hrs/103 miles,
Quincy 2 hrs/71 miles
Other Lake Tahoe
Rafting Options: within 1-2 hrs of Tahoe - see
next page.
Please click on map
for a detailed map and directions to the Truckee River meeting location.

California White
Water Rafting - Lake Tahoe Truckee River
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Truckee River
Rafting Map and Directions |
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