Website:https://www.filmplacertahoe.com (Website)
Description: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.
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 Zone: N
State Property: No
Closed/Vacant: No
GPS Source:google - GPSVisualizer, x coordinate: 39.1437448, y coordinate: -120.1544116
Contacts: Johnston, Juli *Film Program Liaison, Placer-Lake Tahoe Film Office175 Fulweiler Avenue, Suite 120, Auburn, CA 95603 USA530.889.4091 Phone 1530.889.4095 Fax[email protected]https://filmplacertahoe.com/
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