Donner Memorial State Park

A little bridge nearby.
A little bridge nearby.
Historic Emigrant Trail tablet.
Donner Memorial State Park is a state park of California, USA, preserving the site of the Donner Camp, where members of the ill-fated Donner Party were trapped by weather during the winter of 1846–1847.
A beautiful place with lots of history. A must visit Park

Popular places to visit

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

Donner Lake

4/5(1 review)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Donner Lake during your travels in Truckee. Wander the lakeside in this quaint area.

Donner Lake
Top view of ski resort at foot of mountain. Footage. Secluded ski resort at foot of hill with ski slopes is popular in winter season. Clear sunny day on ski slopes of winter resort

Boreal Mountain Resort

Hit the slopes in Soda Springs with a visit to Boreal Mountain Resort. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area or enjoy its hiking trails.

Boreal Mountain Resort
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
Soda Springs Geyser

Soda Springs

Hit the slopes in Soda Springs with a visit to Soda Springs. Discover the mountain views and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Soda Springs

Top Donner Memorial State Park 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
Clair Tappaan Lodge

Clair Tappaan Lodge

1 out of 5
19940 Donner Pass Rd Soda Springs CA
Clair Tappaan Lodge
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