Donner Lake Tours

Sunset glow along the mountains next to Donner Lake.

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Donner Lake on the way from Granite Bay, Ca. to Las Vegas.

Donner Lake is a freshwater lake in Northeast California on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada and about 11 miles northwest of the much larger Lake Tahoe.

Donner Pass ( 7,056 ft )is a mountain pass in the northern Sierra Nevada, above Donner Lake about 9 miles (14 km) west of Truckee, California.

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Panoramic view to Donner lake from Donner Pass, Sierra Nevada, Lake Tahoe area

Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area

4.5/5(61 reviews)

Hit the slopes in Truckee with a visit to Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

Donner Memorial State Park

4.5/5(17 reviews)

Enjoy a trip to Donner Memorial State Park and popular activities like skiing in Truckee. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside, or seek out the hiking trails.

Unidentifiable skiiers head down Mt. Lincoln to the Lake View intermediate run at Sugar Bowl Ski Resort. Donner Lake is in the background.

Sugar Bowl Resort

Hit the slopes at Sugar Bowl Resort during your trip to Truckee. Amble around this quaint area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Sugar Bowl

4/5(37 reviews)

This Bavarian-style ski resort with spa, restaurants, shops and powdery slopes is a favorite with visitors year-round.

West End Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at West End Beach during your trip to Truckee?

Emigrant Trail Museum

4.5/5(3 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Emigrant Trail Museum during your travels in Truckee. Stroll along the riverfront in this quaint area, or seek out the ski slopes.

Best Lodging Options Near Donner Lake

Truckee Donner Lodge

10527 Cold Stream Rd Truckee CA

Donner Lake Inn

10070 Gregory Pl Truckee CA

The Inn at Truckee

11506 Deerfield Dr Truckee CA

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