No summer is complete until you’ve spent the afternoon floating down a refreshing and scenic river, and there are plenty of opportunities for float trips in Nevada. The Silver State is full of all sorts of river adventures, but one of our favorites can be found at Reno’s very own Truckee River. On a hot summer day, you’ll witness dozens of people floating down the river’s waters. River tubing in Nevada is the perfect way to keep cool during the most sweltering temperatures, and it’s a load of fun as well! Be sure to check it off your list before summer in Nevada ends and keep reading for all the details about this iconic float trip.

It's no secret that the Truckee River is a Nevadan's favorite place to spend the summer. Meandering right through the Reno-Tahoe region and flowing from California to Nevada, the river offers endless recreational opportunities—including tubing!
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There are many reasons the Truckee River has become such a popular spot for those looking to cool off on a hot summer day. First of all, it's easy to access from a variety of locations, and the scenery is simply stunning.
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Floaters will find that there are a myriad of launch locations for tubing the Truckee. However, some of the most popular can be found at Mayberry Park, Dorostkar Park, and Criss Caughlin Park. Where you start really just depends on the amount of time you'd like to spend on the river.
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For instance, the most popular tubing route starts at Mayberry Park and ends at Wingfield Park. From this start and end point, you'll spend approximately 2-3 hours floating along the river's relaxed current.
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Thanks to its slow and steady flow, the Truckee is a quintessential river for tubing. Although, there are a few sections of rapids which are bound to get your blood pumping for a few thrilling seconds at a time.
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Nothing says summer like spending the afternoon floating along the Truckee's refreshing waters. It's the perfect way to keep cool as the river winds through tall shady trees and underneath wooden bridges, but you will want to be sure to lather up on sunscreen for those exposed sections!
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Floating the Truckee is an easy and fun activity that everybody can enjoy on those sweltering days. However, keep in mind that the river should be avoided when it is flowing particularly fast and high. Always use caution, and have an enjoyable and safe float!
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Have you completed this Nevada river tubing float trip yet? Your summer won’t be complete until you do!

For more iconic adventures, check out our list of 15 Things You Must Add To Your Nevada Summer Bucket List.

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