Nevada whitewater, Truckee River Washoe Storey county, East Reno/Sparks to Pyramid Lake section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.     The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Nevada are often more forgiving than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the sections in this state are safe for beginners. The starting location is a short drive from Reno-Sparks, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The wonderful Nevada scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract     people from near and far. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Truckee River doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the East Reno/Sparks to Pyramid Lake section is the only one. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. This stretch of Truckee River in Washoe/Storey County is -blank- miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-II(III) section. Briefly about the general area:   Truckee River is near Tom Anderson Canyon which is absolutely worth visiting; if you're here you will meet lots of folks from close by Nixon. Truckee River gets very little rain. Of all the months in a year January is the one with the most rain, and July is when it's the driest. Summertime brings highs in the 80's to Truckee River with overnight lows in the 60's. Through the winter this place gets highs in the 40's; overnight 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.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Truckee River.   Ski Areas Near Truckee River: Mt. Rose, Nevada , 41 miles away, 1800 foot drop, 8 lifts, 60 runs Diamond Peak, Nevada , 46 miles away, 1840 foot drop, 6 lifts, 30 runs Northstar at Tahoe, California , 57 miles away, 2280 foot drop, 17 lifts, 70 runs Heavenly, California , 60 miles away, 3500 foot drop, 31 lifts, 94 runs Granlibakken, California , 62 miles away, 300 foot drop, 2 lifts, 1 runs Tahoe Donner, California , 62 miles away, 600 foot drop, 4 lifts, 14 runs Homewood, California , 64 miles away, 1650 foot drop, 8 lifts, 56 runs Squaw Valley, California , 65 miles away, 2850 foot drop, 33 lifts, 177 runs Alpine Meadows, California , 66 miles away, 1802 foot drop, 14 lifts, 100 runs Donner Ski Ranch, California , 68 miles away, 750 foot drop, 7 lifts, 52 runs   Beaches Near Truckee River: Fox Beach, Washoe , 19 miles away   Hotels Near Truckee River: Comfort Suites Fernley, Fernley , 18 miles away Super 8 Fernley, Fernley , 20 miles away Best Western Fernley Inn, Fernley , 20 miles away Fairfield Inn & Suites Reno Sparks, Sparks , 25 miles away Super 8 Sparks/Reno Area, Sparks , 25 miles away   Campgrounds Near Truckee River: I-80 Smoke Shop and Campground, Wadsworth, 15 miles away   Public Lands Near Truckee River: Lahontan State Recreation Area, Nevada , 31 miles away Dayton State Park, Nevada , 34 miles away   Lakes Near Truckee River Pyramid Lake, Washoe , 14 miles away