What’s your Truckee dream trip?

Mountain heart.
Small-town soul

Hiker on a trail through colorful autumn trees by a lake under a partly cloudy sky.

Welcome to Truckee, California a genuine mountain town thriving in the heart of the Sierra Nevada. 

Surrounded by pristine natural beauty, steeped in history, and situated at the doorstep of Lake Tahoe, Donner Lake, and endless potential for adventure, Truckee is the beating heart of the region.

Two climbers ascending a steep rocky cliff face.
Brick wall mural with a vintage car and two people walking in foreground.
Street market with colorful tents and bustling crowd at dusk.

When will you visit?

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What’s your vacation style?

Laid-back
The Peace Offering
Family-Focused
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Adventurous
Sawtooth Trail
Water-filled
Sand Harbor State Park
Romantic
Everline Resort Olympic Valley Palisades Tahoe Truckee California

Outdoor Adventurer

Family Summer Escape

Mountain Biking Adventure

Taste of Truckee

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High-alpine adventures, laid-back lake style, and deeply-respected histories have Forged a special kind of community here.

Martis Valley Trail

Plan your trip

Where to Stay

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Getting Around

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Getting Here

Let's get you here
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Travel Boldly, tread lightly

We appreciate you joining in our commitment to sustainability at home and when visiting this place we all love

We love travelers who, like us, value the natural beauty of Truckee-Tahoe. This place is too good not to share and too precious not to protect.

Travel Responsibly