Water Activities

From alpine lakes to flowing rivers, dive into Truckee-Tahoe’s best ways to make a splash.

Man paddleboarding on clear water under a blue sky.

Boats on clear turquoise water with pine trees and mountains in the background.

Beckoning Waters of the High Sierra

Surrounded by cool, clear rivers, lakes and streams, when the summer heat kicks in, you'll find us on the water—paddling across glassy lakes, drifting lazily down the Truckee River, or anchoring out for a sunny beach day. Fed by snowmelt and surrounded by Sierra peaks, enjoying our local waters is summer at its most refreshing.

Pick Your Pursuit

Fishing

People floating on rafts down a river in a forested landscape under a partly cloudy sky.

River Rafting

Kayaking & Stand Up Paddleboarding

Kids jumping off a dock into a lake, sunny day, shadow visible.

Beaches & Piers

Boating

Two people jump off a wooden dock into a lake surrounded by trees and mountains.

Where Every Splash Is Bucket-list Worthy

Paddle the largest alpine lake in North America. Jump off one of 37 public docks at Donner Lake. Drift down the Truckee River, Lake Tahoe’s only outlet, with the sun on your face and peaks all around. Whether it’s a sunrise SUP on glassy water or beach-hopping your way around Tahoe’s 72 miles of shoreline, these are the days you’ll reminisce about long after your towel’s dry.