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 white water rafting 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.