Summary
The river features Class III-IV rapids, including the notorious Toilet Bowl, which requires precise maneuvering skills. The best time to float this section is during the spring runoff season, from May to June, with recommended flows of 800-1,200 cfs. Other obstacles to watch out for include S-Bends and the infamous Jaws, a series of class IV-V drops that require expert kayaking skills. This river run is not recommended for beginners or inexperienced paddlers.
Regional Streamflow Levels
Donner C A Donner Lk Nr Truckee Ca
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54cfs |
Truckee R Nr Truckee Ca
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569cfs |
Donner C At Hwy 89 Nr Truckee Ca
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146cfs |
Truckee R A Tahoe City Ca
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354cfs |
Ward C At Hwy 89 Nr Tahoe Pines Ca
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55cfs |
Blackwood C Nr Tahoe City Ca
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84cfs |
15-Day Long Term Forecast
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2023-06-13 |
| River Levels | 817 cfs (7.05 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 173% |
| Optimal Range | 750-2000 cfs |
| Status | Runnable |
| Class Level | V to V+ |
| Elevation | 5,493 ft |
| Run Length | 25.0 Mi |
| Streamflow Discharge | 1180 cfs |
| Gauge Height | 7.5 ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 10344505 |
5-Day Hourly Forecast Detail
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Palisade Creek Trailhead
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Talbot Campground
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Handy Camp
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Muninnvagl
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Wild Camping
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Whisky Creek Camp
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Mosquito Ridge Rd, California
River Runs
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Royal Gorge (Soda Springs to Tadpole Creek)
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Generation and Giant Gaps (Tadpole to Colfax-Iowa Hill Road)
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Tahoe City to River Ranch
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Hell Hole Dam To Ellicotts Bridge
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Headwaters Se 1/4 Of Sec 10, T18, R15E To Stampede Reservoir
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Langs Crossing Bridge To One-Half Mile West Of Confluence With Fall Creek (Boundary Of Nf And Private Land)
West End Beach Park
Wilderness Snow Mountain
Bill Rose Park
Bill Rose Memorial Park
Truckee Regional Park
China Cove
French Meadows Reservoir
Martis Creek Lake
Loon Lake
Buck Island Lake
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