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CONTACT INFORMATION

Juli Johnston *
Film Program Liaison, Placer-Lake Tahoe Film Office
175 Fulweiler Avenue, Suite 120, Auburn, CA 95603 USA
530.889.4091 phone 1
530.889.4095 fax
[email protected]
https://filmplacertahoe.com/


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Keywords: Mountains; Patios / Alfresco / Sidewalk; Unpaved Roads; Wilderness

General Notes: updated by: [Johnston, Juli] 5/5/2025 8:42:57 AM updated by: [Johnston, Juli] 6/3/2026 9:43:02 AM

Usage Restriction: For information regarding this location, please contact the Placer-Lake Tahoe Film Office 530-889-4091.

Jurisdictions: Placer County, PLACER-LAKE TAHOE FILM OFFICE - FLICS

Within 30-Mile Studio Zone: N

State Property: N

Closed/Vacant: N

Verified: 6/2/2026

Location Details

Truckee River

United States / Tahoe City, California
Location ID: #4536

The Truckee River in Placer County offers filmmakers a spectacular natural setting characterized by crystal-clear mountain waters, granite boulders, towering pine forests, and scenic riverbanks. Flowing through the Sierra Nevada and the communities of Olympic Valley, Alpine Meadows, and Tahoe City, the river provides a diverse range of visual backdrops, from tranquil stretches ideal for recreation and lifestyle scenes to dramatic rapids suited for outdoor adventure productions. With its year-round beauty, alpine atmosphere, and proximity to Lake Tahoe, the Truckee River is a highly sought-after filming destination that showcases the rugged character and natural splendor of Placer County.

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  • WATER & COASTAL AREAS - Rivers / Rapids
 
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