Lakes Near Truckee

Where to find lakes and lake recreation areas near Truckee, California.

Donner Lake
Located off Interstate Highway 80, west of Truckee, and about 11 miles northwest of Lake Tahoe.

Prosser Creek Reservoir
Located north of Truckee, off Proser Dam Road, about 1.5 miles above the confluence of Prosser Creek and the Truckee River. Has about 11 miles of shoreline. Popular activities include fishing, ice fishing, boating, hiking, camping, picnics, and hiking,

Boca Reservoir
Artificial lake created by the construction of the Boca Dam across Little Truckee River. Located about six miles northeast of Truckee, off Stampede Meadows Road. Popular activities include fishing, ice fishing, boating, hunting, camping, and picnics.

Stampede Reservoir
Lake located about 15 miles northeast of Truckee and east of Donner summit.

Lake Tahoe
Kings Beach at Agate Bay on the California side of Lake Tahoe is located about 12 miles southeast of Truckee. Crystal Bay on the Nevada side of lake Tahoe is only a few miles farther.

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