Donner Lake

Sunset glow along the mountains next to Donner Lake. #BvSWater
Sunset glow along the mountains next to Donner Lake. #BvSWater
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.
Love the ominous clouds.

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

Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area

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.

Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area
A little bridge nearby.

Donner Memorial State Park

Enjoy a trip to Donner Memorial State Park and popular activities such as skiing in Truckee. Amble around this quaint area's lakeside or seek out the hiking trails.

Donner Memorial State Park
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 Resort
Sugar Bowl which includes snow and heritage architecture

Sugar Bowl

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

Sugar Bowl

West End Beach

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

West End Beach

Emigrant Trail Museum

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

Emigrant Trail Museum

Top Donner Lake Hotel Deals

Truckee Donner Lodge

Truckee Donner Lodge

2.5 out of 5
10527 Cold Stream Rd Truckee CA
Truckee Donner Lodge
The Inn at Truckee

The Inn at Truckee

2 out of 5
11506 Deerfield Dr Truckee CA
The Inn at Truckee
Donner Lake Inn

Donner Lake Inn

2 out of 5
10070 Gregory Pl Truckee CA
Donner Lake Inn
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