Free & Cheap Things to Do in Truckee, CA

  • The list below includes 80 free or cheap things to do in or near Truckee, California, including 66 different types of inexpensive activities like Bike Paths, Rafting, Landmarks and Movie Theaters.
  • From Donner Memorial State Park & Emigrant Trail Museum to Tahoe Mountain Guides- Day Tours, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Truckee and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Incline Village, Tahoe City, Reno and Carson City.
  • The list below includes 80 free or cheap things to do in or near Truckee, California, including 66 different types of inexpensive activities like Bike Paths, Rafting, Landmarks and Movie Theaters.
  • From Donner Memorial State Park & Emigrant Trail Museum to Tahoe Mountain Guides- Day Tours, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Truckee and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Incline Village, Tahoe City, Reno and Carson City.
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14.2 Miles
100% 14 votes
Hiking Trails Highway 431, Incline Village, NV 89452 MoreLess Info
A hiking trail that stretches over five miles, the Mt Rose Hike combines easier stretches with more challenging ones. The hike offers impressive views of Mt. Rose and the surrounding wilderness.
14.3 Miles
98% 42 votes
Visitor Centers 291 Country Club Drive, Incline Village, NV MoreLess Info
Located in the Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences building, the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center offers a wide variety of interactive science exhibits, including a virtual laboratory and 3D theater. Many exhibits center on the ecology of Lake Tahoe.
15.4 Miles
100% 16 votes
Beaches Highway 28, Incline Village, NV 89452 MoreLess Info
Specializing in catering to a naturist lifestyle, Secret Cove is a secluded, clothing optional beach. Situated next to Lake Tahoe, the beach isopen throughout the summer months and promotes a healthy and positive naturist lifestyle supported by enthusiasts from the entire region.
15.5 Miles
100% 23 votes
Fishing 569 McDonald Drive, Incline Village, NV 89451 MoreLess Info
A fishing charter service that leads trips on Lake Tahoe, Sierra Fin Addicts Fishing Charters employs experienced guides who can lead trips for everyone from novice fishermen to virtual pros.
17.3 Miles
100% 7 votes
Historic Homes 5000 Highway 28, Incline Village, NV 89450 MoreLess Info
With panoramic views of Lake Tahoe, Thunderbird Lodge Historic Site offers visitors a stone castle style building at a high elevation. Visitors can tour the estates and gardens to learn about the region's history.
17.4 Miles
100% 9 votes
Beaches State Hwy 28, Carson City, NV 89703 MoreLess Info
Located along the shores of Lake Tahoe, Chimney Beach allows visitors to wade, swim, and enjoy the lake. The beach is accessible after a downhill hike and facilities at the beach are limited.
18.5 Miles
86% 7 votes
Parks 4005 US Hwy 395 N, Carson City, NV 89704 MoreLess Info
Bowers Mansion Regional Park offers large, scenic open green areas that are ideal for picnicking. The park also features a public swimming pool and the historic Bowers Mansion, which is open for weekend tours in the summer.
21.4 Miles
96% 25 votes
Historic Sites Highway 395 South at Highway 429, Carson City, NV 89511 MoreLess Info
The Bowers Mansion Museum is an example of a millionaire home built as a result of the 1859 Comstock silver mining boom. The museum combines a swimming pool, park and playground with historic tours of the mansion.
23.1 Miles
78% 124 votes
Parks Lakeside Drive at Brinkby Avenue, Reno, NV 89503 MoreLess Info
Virginia Lake Park is the public access area that sits next to the body of water that gives the park its name. Visitors to the park will boat launches, fishing, and even picnic areas available for use.
23.2 Miles
64% 11 votes
National & State Parks 4855 E Lake Blvd, Carson City, NV 89704 MoreLess Info
Washoe Lake State Park offers a range of recreational activities including hiking, biking and equestrian activities. Patrons can also participate in water sports such as boating or picnic while enjoying the views of Sierra Nevada, Carson and Virginia Mountain Ranges.
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