This 14.7-mile segment, from the USA Parkway Bridge, down to Wadsworth, the Lower Truckee River provides a relaxing Class 1-2 day-float. This stretch of river winds through the canyon below the I-80 freeway, past ranches and open space and ends at the bridge in Wadsworth on Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribal land. A tribal permit is required prior to using the river within reservation boundaries.
Portage Left at the historic Derby Dam, where the water diverts into the Truckee Canal.
Truckee's flow is highly regulated, with most river flow fully allocated through a system of water rights, set by the Truckee River Operating Agreement. Water levels on the Truckee River widely vary by season and the river is navigable depending on the flow rates and your experience level. Make sure to assess water levels before your trip.
View the daily streamflow conditions on the USGS Waterdata website, or use the links below for specific gauge sites along the river.
For permits to take-out at the Wadsworth Bridge, see the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe website.
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Visit the Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority website to get information on places to stay, eat and recreate.
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There are several agencies that manage the water in the Truckee River. The primary landowner for the river bed within Nevada is the Nevada Division of State Lands, but the water flow itself is managed by the Federal Water Master and Truckee Meadows Water Authority through the Truckee River Operating Agreement.
Visit the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe permit website to purchase a permit for access to the river and take-out on tribal lands.
Download map files for your own use.
Put-in trailhead is at the USA Parkway Bridge, Exit 32. Parking and carry-out access is available to the left, right after the Wadsworth Bridge.
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