Nevada whitewater - Truckee River, Washoe/Storey County Washoe/Storey county, East Reno/Sparks to Pyramid Lake section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.     This section of Truckee River is -blank- miles long and it is classified as a class I-II(III) section by American Whitewater. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Nevada you might find the rivers here a bit more manageable, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. The put-in location is a short drive from Reno-Sparks, as you can see on the road map further down. Truckee River doesn't have a lot     of paddling stretches, the East Reno/Sparks to Pyramid Lake stretch is the only one. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The scenic beauty of Washoe/Storey County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Briefly about the general area: Around Truckee River you don’t get a lot of precipitation; the month with most of the rain is January, and the driest month is July. Tom Anderson Canyon is a great place to spend some time at. For the duration of the summer months here at Truckee River, high temperatures usually reach the 80's with nighttime lows in the 60's. For the duration of the winter the highs are mostly in the 40's; night lows in the 20's for Truckee River.   Truckee River, East Reno/Sparks to Pyramid Lake road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II(III) Length: miles    Paddler input for Truckee River, Nevada: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Truckee River, Nevada Local climate location: SUTCLIFFE 16 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Fernley Super 8 Motel, Fernley 20 miles away We are AAA approved and offer a complimentary SuperStart breakfast, indoor heated pool and spa, cable TV w/HBO, ESPN, free high speed internet, free parking, in-room coffee. Restaurant and casino next... Best Western Fernley Inn, Fernley 20 miles away Whether you are going west to California or south to Vegas there is not a better place to stay than the Best Western Fernley Inn. Conveniently located at the crossroads of Nevada, 30 miles east of Ren... Fairfield Inn And Suites By Marriott Reno/Sparks, Sparks 25 miles away Get FREE high-speed Internet access at this Fairfield Inn The Fairfield Inn and Suites Reno/Sparks is located of of the I-80 and Vista Blvd in Sparks NV. This property is proud to offer our ...   All Nevada Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Nevada. Books about whitewater paddling on Truckee River, Nevada List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Truckee River, Nevada. Find a whitewater outfitter in Nevada Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Reno-Sparks, Nevada Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Reno-Sparks, Nevada, the metro area neareast to Truckee River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Truckee River.   Ski Areas Near Truckee River: Mt. Rose, Nevada , 41 miles away, 1440 vertical feet Diamond Peak, Nevada , 46 miles away, 1840 vertical feet Northstar at Tahoe, California , 57 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Heavenly, California , 60 miles away, 3500 vertical feet Granlibakken, California , 62 miles away, 300 vertical feet Tahoe Donner, California , 62 miles away, 600 vertical feet Homewood, California , 64 miles away, 1650 vertical feet Squaw Valley, California , 65 miles away, 2850 vertical feet Alpine Meadows, California , 66 miles away, 1802 vertical feet Donner Ski Ranch, California , 68 miles away, 750 vertical feet   Hotels Near Truckee River: Fernley Super 8 Motel, Fernley , 20 miles away Best Western Fernley Inn, Fernley , 20 miles away Fairfield Inn And Suites By Marriott Reno/Sparks, Sparks , 25 miles away Sparks/Reno Super 8 Motel, Sparks , 25 miles away Holiday Inn RENO-SPARKS, Sparks , 27 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Truckee River: I-80 Smoke Shop and Campground, Wadsworth, 15 miles away