Located in the Tahoe National, the impressive Truckee River’s crystalline waters originate at alpine blue, Lake Tahoe.
The Truckee River begins at Tahoe City’s famous “Fanny Bridge”. The river ends about one hundred and ten miles later at Pyramid Lake. The Truckee River is filled with Trout and dogs are allowed off leash along the river. Head north on Hwy 267, take a right on Glenshire Drive, go 4.5 miles and cross the Glenshire Bridge, take a sharp right after the bridge on the dirt road and park near the river.
The Truckee River encompasses an area of approximately 3,060 square miles in the states of California and Nevada. The basin stretches in a generally north by northeast direction.
The Truckee River was first discovered by Captain John C. Frémont in January, 1844.
At the head of the Truckee River is the Lake Tahoe Dam with its 17 sluice gates. Back in the very early 1900’s, a gatekeeper (water master), lived at the river’s source. He was assigned the job of managing the flow of water over Lake Tahoe dam.
You can view the reconstructed gatekeeper’s cabin, which is now a museum. The museum houses artifacts from the history of Lake Tahoe. It includes a incredible collection of Native American baskets, representing over 80 different tribes.
For recreation, the Truckee River is a great place to fish, ride a raft down the rapids, or just do some casual sightseeing. At the famed “fanny bridge” or “rump row”, you can enjoy watching tourists from around the world, leaning over to look at the mighty Truckee River below.
If you’re looking for terrific white water rafting, try the Truckee River. The Truckee River offers Class I through Class IV stretches. Beginners and casual sightseers will enjoy the long, calm stretch from the Lake Tahoe dam to River Ranch.
But if you’re looking for a bigger challenge, just beyond Boca Reservoir where the Truckee and Little Truckee rivers merge, is where the real fun begins.
Exciting Class II, III, and IV, rapids are present until rafters reach Floriston. After that point, rafters will enjoy a nice ride into Reno – “The Biggest Little City in the World”.
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