Whitewater rafting near Lake Tahoe and Reno is available usually from April into September. The Truckee River (mid-May to Sept.) and East Fork Carson River (late April into early July in a big year) are the closest options if staying in the Lake Tahoe area.
However if looking for longer trips and/or more difficult rapids, the American River and Yuba River might be worth the drive. Also these can be good options if travelling from the San Francisco and Sacramento areas as they might be on your way up or back down the mountain.
We offer half day, 1 day, and multi-day overnight rafting adventures of varying difficulty.
Whitewater rafting near Lake Tahoe can be combined with other activities to make a great getaway for any age. The area information page for each of the rivers provides links to visitor information for places to stay, wineries, restaurants, casinos, hiking and other recreation.
PLEASE BOOK YOUR TRUCKEE RIVER TRIP AT LEAST 10 DAYS IN ADVANCE TO SAVE DISAPPOINTMENT!!
For Vacation rentals in Truckee, CA and other Lake Tahoe Locations check with Vacasa Rentals first!
With over 25 years of running the highest quality rafting trips and river tours, Raft California invites you to join us on one of our spectacular rafting adventures!
We have whitewater rafting trips on over 12 rivers in Northern California, Oregon, and into Nevada! Rivers include the South Fork American, Middle Fork American, North Fork American, North Yuba, Truckee, Tuolumne, Kaweah and more!.
Air Quality & Rafting Trips There are many fires raging in Northern California and the smoke is affecting the Sacramento & Lake Tahoe Areas. Most
Forest Service Closures halt rafting trips on theMiddle Fork American River Commercial rafting outfitters who hold permits on the Middle Fork American River were handed
