City/town information
Welcome to Truckee, California, where the Tahoe National Forest, Donner Memorial State Park and gorgeous Lake Tahoe are at our doorstep. A rich alpine environment supports mountain plants and wildlife, a place that Native Americans, the Donner Party, and early settlers called home and now you can too - for a day, a week oe however long you are staying with us. For adventure ideas and things to see and do in Truckee visit:
https://www.visittruckeetahoe.com/
202 locals recommend
Truckee
Welcome to Truckee, California, where the Tahoe National Forest, Donner Memorial State Park and gorgeous Lake Tahoe are at our doorstep. A rich alpine environment supports mountain plants and wildlife, a place that Native Americans, the Donner Party, and early settlers called home and now you can too - for a day, a week oe however long you are staying with us. For adventure ideas and things to see and do in Truckee visit:
https://www.visittruckeetahoe.com/
Food scene
Old Town Tap
10164 Donner Pass RdGreat for wood oven pizza and craft cocktails.
Casa Baeza Mexican Restaurant
10010 Bridge StreetGreat Mexican Food.
Great beer and apps. Highly recommend the nachos. Perfect for post hike or post ski.
73 locals recommend
Alibi Ale Works - Truckee Public House
10069 Bridge StGreat beer and apps. Highly recommend the nachos. Perfect for post hike or post ski.
Sightseeing
Great for family hike in summer with views of Donner Lake. Excellent sledding in the winter.
Glacier Peak
Great for family hike in summer with views of Donner Lake. Excellent sledding in the winter.
Adventure
Enjoy a float down the Truckee River and finish at River Ranch for a cold beverage.
124 locals recommend
Truckee River Raft Co.
185 W River RdEnjoy a float down the Truckee River and finish at River Ranch for a cold beverage.
Ziplining and ropes courses fun for thrill seekers of all ages.
78 locals recommend
Tahoe Treetop Adventure Parks
725 Granlibakken RdZiplining and ropes courses fun for thrill seekers of all ages.
Enjoy a peaceful escape to Johnson Canyon, a quiet forest with options for everyone who wants to play in the snow. There are gentle hills for sledding, flat areas for making a snowman, and lots of tall pines to take cover behind during an epic snowball fight. https://www.truckeedonnerlandtrust.org/johnson-canyon
Johnson Canyon Trailhead
Billy Mack RoadEnjoy a peaceful escape to Johnson Canyon, a quiet forest with options for everyone who wants to play in the snow. There are gentle hills for sledding, flat areas for making a snowman, and lots of tall pines to take cover behind during an epic snowball fight. https://www.truckeedonnerlandtrust.org/johnson-canyon
Traveler advice
Customs and culture
Travel Alerts
Know before your go: https://www.visittruckeetahoe.com/travelalert
Customs and culture
Visitor's Guide to Wildfire Season in Truckee-Tahoe
https://www.visittruckeetahoe.com/blog/wildfire-season-visitors-guide
Don't miss
Sledding, Tubing and Snow Play
Here is a great resource for places to go place in the snow, most are free.
https://www.visittruckeetahoe.com/blog/sledding-tubing-truckee