Whatever Floats Your Boat!

Watersports on the lakes and rivers of Reno Tahoe

08.13.2025
Greater California

The Truckee River is one of the cleanest and most well-preserved rivers you’ll ever see thanks to dedicated local efforts. And it flows right through downtown Reno.

Get your fill of this refreshing river by joining a guided rafting tour or get a refreshment at a riverside restaurant and watch rafts, kayaks and tubers float by. 

Alternatively, get on board for a healthy float in the blue zones: as in a stand-up paddleboard on the pristine waters of Lake Tahoe or the quiet canals in Sparks Marina.

You can rent boards and other watercraft at Kings Beach Recreational Area in Tahoe or at Sparks Marina in Reno-Sparks.

Find your perfect day on the water in Reno Tahoe.

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