Truckee is a quintessential mountain town serving as the gateway to Lake Tahoe. It is the largest town in the area and maintains it's old western charm. Its historic Downtown Truckee hosts historic buildings filled with restaurants and shops. Its convenient location right off of I-80 puts it within 10 miles of 12 Downhill Ski Resorts and 8 Cross Country Ski Resorts, including Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows, Northstar, and Sugar Bowl. It is also home to the famous Donner Lake Memorial State Park.
Truckee offers a wide array of recreational activities including biking, hiking, rock climbing, swimming and skiing. It is home to the communities of Martis Camp and Schaffer's Mill, and offers world class golf courses.
With a bustling downtown, and close proximity to just about every outdoor activity imaginable, Truckee has something for everyone.
Truckee Services
Groceries: Both can be accessed from I-80 by taking the Hwy 89 South Exit . Head towards Lake Tahoe and you can access Save Mart on Deerfield Drive in the Crossroads Shopping Center. Head towards Donner Pass Road and you can access Safeway in the Gateway Center.
Medical: Tahoe Forest Hospital is located off of Donner Pass Road at 10121 Pine Ave.
For non-urgent care, Truckee Tahoe Medical Group is across the street; the hospital's pharmacy is located in the same building. Safeway also has a pharmacy.
Banks: Tri Counties Bank (2047 Donner Pass Rd) Bank of America (11265 Donner Pass Rd), Plumas Bank (11638 Donner Pass Rd.), Bank of the West (11202 Donner Pass Rd.), US Bank (10995 Donner Pass Rd), and Wells Fargo (11262 Donner Pass Rd.)
Post Offices: 10050 Bridge St. and 11415 Deerfield Dr.
Pet Care: Donner-Truckee Veterinary Hospital (9701 State Highway 267), Sierra Pet Clinic of Truckee (10411 River Park Place), Animal Outpatient Care Center of Truckee Tahoe (10939A Industrial Way), and mobile vet Critter Care.