Lake Tahoe Rafting & Truckee River Rafting Area Info
Guiding Lake Tahoe whitewater rafting trips on the Truckee River and other rivers close by.
Most of our clients planning on a Truckee River whitewater rafting trip, are visiting the area for an extended period and have their accommodations planned before calling us, but the following is some information that might still be useful for your stay. It is impossible to cover all the options available and you can find an incredible amount of great information on Lake Tahoe on the Internet, but we have listed some web sites that will be a good starting point.
- Truckee River Rafting - Local Merchants/Restaurants
- Truckee River Rafting - Hotels/Motels/Bed & Breakfast
- Truckee River Rafting - Camping
- Truckee River Rafting - Public Transportation
- Truckee River Rafting - Pet sitting/boarding
- Truckee River Rafting - Other Visitor Information
Truckee River Rafting - Local Merchants/Restaurants:
Granite Chief store - Our meeting location (but they do not take reservations). For last minute needs, like eye glass retainers, sunscreen, visors, footwear. Also a great resource if you return for skiing during the winter months.
Tacos Jalisco - great place for lunch (our guides favorite) - right turn out of Granite Chief.
In the Safeway Shopping center just east (left) on Donner Pass Road, try the Truckee Bagel for breakfast or lunch (great smoothies and deli), and also a Dairy Queen, Port of Subs and Round Table Pizza. On Deerfield, just south of meeting location and right off Hwy 89S heading towards Tahoe City is McDonalds, KFC, Burger King and Subway. For more upscale dining, head to downtown Truckee for places like Dragonfly & Moody's Bistro.
Truckee River & Lake Tahoe Rafting - Hotels/Motels/Bed & Breakfast:
The closest lake side lodging from Truckee is just 20 minutes away in Kings Beach. Tahoe City and Incline Village are just 30 mins away. For casinos and more bustling night life, Reno is 35-40 mins to the east and South Lake Tahoe is approx. 1.25 hrs to the south.
The Best Western Truckee Tahoe Inn 800-824-6385 www.BestWesternTahoe.com
For Truckee area lodging: 530-587-2757 www.Truckee.com
For other North Lake Tahoe lodging: 888-434-1262 www.mytahoevacation.com
Truckee River & Lake Tahoe Rafting - Camping:
Tahoe National Forest - numerous camp sites along the Truckee River and at Prosser & Boca Reservoirs, some with no reservations. To reserve camp sites (which is highly recommended during the peak season) go to www.Recreation.gov and select CA and "Tahoe" as the facility. This will give you the widest range of options in the Lake Tahoe area. If you select map from the State column next to any of these listings you can get an overall view of the locations.
Private & Other Campgrounds - for one of the most complete lists of campgrounds in the Lake Tahoe area that we have found, check out www.explorer1.com/tahoe/camping.htm
Donner Memorial State Historic Park, 530-582-7892. www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=503
Truckee River & Lake Tahoe Rafting - Public Transportation:
For bus shuttle transportation services covering the west shore of Lake Tahoe, North Lake Tahoe, Truckee and the Reno airport, check out www.NorthLakeTahoeExpress.com and www.LakeTahoeTransit.com
Truckee River Taxi, 530-386-3935. Providing airport shuttle service, group/party shuttles, hourly service available.
Truckee River & Lake Tahoe Rafting - Pet Sitting/Boarding:
We love our dogs and take them on the river when we can, but not all our clients do. Therefore, we are usually unable to accommodate pets on our commercial rafting trips. Fortunately there are some great places in the area that will care for your dog while you raft. These places are not just vet kennels and will provide fun for your dog while you are on the river.
Canine Country, 530-587-7807. Located in Truckee, day care & over night in cage free environment
Pet Sitters Directory for locations around the lake for dog walking, pet sitting & other services
Truckee River & Lake Tahoe Rafting - Other Visitor Information:
Activities & recreation in Truckee and the Lake Tahoe area is abundant and varied. Mountain biking, hiking, golf, fishing, kayaking and motor boating on Lake Tahoe. Check out www.tahoeactivities.com for more information or see the Truckee chamber below.
The town of Truckee has a rich history and the chamber has maps for a walking tour of downtown with buildings from the 1870's. Also many interesting shops, restaurants, wine tasting and a factory outlet. One of the most popular times is July 4th for fire work displays at several lake side locations. The Summer Music Festival and Shakespeare Festivals run from mid-July to mid-August each year.
Donner Memorial State Historic Park, 530-582-7892. www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=503
Truckee-Donner Chamber of Commerce, 530-587-2757 or 866-443-2027. www.truckee.com
California Whitewater Rafting - Lake Tahoe and Truckee River Rafting
