Reno-Sparks, Nevada Metropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. Reno-Sparks, Nevada is a place where the whitewater is plentyful if you look In the right places. Take a look at the list of nearby whitewater below, and find the perfect spot. As you can see you have plenty of whitewater to choose from. Look at all the suitable whitewater spots carefully and decide which one is best for you. HIGH QUALITY TOPO MAP, CLICK HERE Important Whitewater Safety Information Whitewater paddling spots near Reno-Sparks, Nevada: Whitewater 0 to 25 miles from Reno-Sparks, Nevada Truckee River, California, Alpine Meadows Road to Floriston, 23 miles away, class II-III, 27 miles long. Truckee River, California, Farad Powerhouse to Verdi, 19 miles away, class III, 8 miles long. Truckee River, Nevada, Verdi to Mayberry Park, 13 miles away, class I-III, 8 miles long. Truckee River, Nevada, Mayberry Park to Cottonwood Park, 5 miles away, class I-III, 10 miles long. Truckee River, Nevada, Truckee River Whitewater Park Reno, 5 miles away, class II-III, 0.5 miles long. Whitewater 25 to 50 miles from Reno-Sparks, Nevada Carson River - East Fork, California, Cave Rock to Hangman's Bridge, 50 miles away, class III, 7.3 miles long. Carson River - East Fork, California, Hangman's Bridge to CA-NV border, 43 miles away, class II, 20 miles long. Carson River - East Fork, Nevada, Hangman's Bridge to Gardnerville, 48 miles away, class II, 20 miles long. Truckee River, Nevada, East Reno/Sparks to Pyramid Lake, 26 miles away, class I-II(III), -blank- miles long. Whitewater 50 to 75 miles from Reno-Sparks, Nevada American River - Middle Fork, California, Mosquito Ridge Road to confluence with Middle Fork, 74 miles away, class IV-V, 2.1 miles long. American River - North Fork, California, Tadpole Creek to Euchre Bar, 65 miles away, class IV-V, 12.3 miles long. American River - South Fork, California, Strawberry to Kyburz, 53 miles away, class IV-V, 9.6 miles long. American River - South Fork, California, Kyburz to Riverton, 61 miles away, class III-V, 9.6 miles long. American River - South Fork, California, Riverton to Peavine Ridge Road, 66 miles away, class III-IV, 3.5 miles long. American River - South Fork, California, Peavine Ridge Road to Forebay Road, 70 miles away, class IV-V, 9.4 miles long. Feather River - Middle Fork, California, Sloat to Nelson Point, 73 miles away, class II-III, 6.5 miles long. Fordyce Creek, California, Fordyce Lake to Lake Spaulding, 57 miles away, class IV-V, 12 miles long. Lavezzola Creek, California, 2nd Divide Bridge to Downieville, 73 miles away, class IV(V), 4 miles long. Mokelumne River - North Fork, California, Close to Bear River to Tiger Creek Afterbay, 75 miles away, class III-V, 14.8 miles long. Mokelumne River - North Fork, California, Route 4 Bridge to Salt Springs Reservoir, 61 miles away, class V+, 24.9 miles long. Pauley Creek, California, Second Divide Turnout to Downieville, 73 miles away, class III-IV, 4 miles long. Rubicon River, California, Ellicott Bridge to Ralston Afterbay, 66 miles away, class V, 20.3 miles long. Silver Creek - South Fork, California, Atherton Flat to Ice House Reservoir, 55 miles away, class V+, 2 miles long. Stanislaus River - Middle Fork, California, Baker Campground to Donnells Lake, 68 miles away, class IV-V, 13 miles long. West Walker River, California, Highway 395 Bridge to Walker, 65 miles away, class III-V, 11 miles long. West Walker River, California, Leavitt Station Trailhead to Pickel Meadow, 69 miles away, class IV-V, 2.3 miles long. Yuba River - North Fork, California, Wild Plum Campground to Downieville, 67 miles away, class IV-V, 13 miles long. Yuba River - South Fork, California, Kingvale to Cisco Grove, 52 miles away, class IV-V, 5.2 miles long. Yuba River - South Fork, California, Cisco Grove to Spaulding Reservoir, 59 miles away, class IV-V(V+), 7.5 miles long. * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the middle of the river section listed, actual driving distance is longer. Other Outdoors Recreation Nearby: Ski Resorts near Reno-Sparks, Nevada: Ski Areas 0 to 50 miles from Reno-Sparks, Nevada Heavenly, California, 35 miles, vertical drop 3500 feet Diamond Peak, Nevada, 22 miles, vertical drop 1840 feet Mt. Rose, Nevada, 11 miles, vertical drop 1440 feet Donner Ski Ranch, California, 49 miles, vertical drop 750 feet Sugar Bowl, California, 49 miles, vertical drop 1500 feet Royal Gorge, California, 47 miles, vertical drop 1600 feet Sierra at Tahoe, California, 49 miles, vertical drop 2212 feet Homewood, California, 38 miles, vertical drop 1650 feet Alpine Meadows, California, 35 miles, vertical drop 1802 feet Squaw Valley, California, 36 miles, vertical drop 2850 feet Boreal, California, 32 miles, vertical drop 500 feet Northstar at Tahoe, California, 32 miles, vertical drop 2280 feet Soda Springs, California, 32 miles, vertical drop 652 feet Tahoe Donner, California, 32 miles, vertical drop 600 feet * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the ski areas listed, actual driving distance is longer. National Parks near Reno-Sparks, Nevada: National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Reno-Sparks, Nevada Devils Postpile National Monument, 131 miles Lava Beds National Monument, 170 miles Lassen Volcanic National Park, 131 miles Pinnacles National Monument, 189 miles Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park, 185 miles Yosemite National Park, 110 miles * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the parks listed, actual driving distance is longer. Important Outdoors Safety Information       Go to Nevada Rivers