Donner Lake

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.
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.

Popular places to visit

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 family-friendly 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 Hotel Deals

Lakefront Cabin with private pier on Donner Lake

Lakefront Cabin with private pier on Donner Lake

Truckee CA
Lakefront Cabin with private pier on Donner Lake
Donner Bliss - Remodeled Lakefront Log Cabin on Donner, 180 Views, Dog Friendly, near Sugar Bowl

Donner Bliss - Remodeled Lakefront Log Cabin on Donner, 180 Views, Dog Friendly, near Sugar Bowl

Truckee CA
Donner Bliss - Remodeled Lakefront Log Cabin on Donner, 180 Views, Dog Friendly, near Sugar Bowl
Truckee Donner Lodge

Truckee Donner Lodge

2.5 out of 5
10527 Cold Stream Rd Truckee CA
Truckee Donner Lodge
Superb lakefront home with mountain/lake views, fireplace, tennis & washer/dryer

Superb lakefront home with mountain/lake views, fireplace, tennis & washer/dryer

Truckee CA
Superb lakefront home with mountain/lake views, fireplace, tennis & washer/dryer
Paradise Awaits - Remodeled Donner Lake Home, Private Hot Tub, Dog Friendly, Close to Skiing

Paradise Awaits - Remodeled Donner Lake Home, Private Hot Tub, Dog Friendly, Close to Skiing

Truckee CA
Paradise Awaits - Remodeled Donner Lake Home, Private Hot Tub, Dog Friendly, Close to Skiing
Dog-friendly waterfront cabin w/ lake views & access - close to slopes

Dog-friendly waterfront cabin w/ lake views & access - close to slopes

Truckee CA
Dog-friendly waterfront cabin w/ lake views & access - close to slopes
3 bedroom, 2 bath Sleeps 8 adults Direct Lake Access DLR#041 w/Hot Tub

3 bedroom, 2 bath Sleeps 8 adults Direct Lake Access DLR#041 w/Hot Tub

Truckee CA
3 bedroom, 2 bath Sleeps 8 adults Direct Lake Access DLR#041 w/Hot Tub
Donner Lake Inn

Donner Lake Inn

2 out of 5
10070 Gregory Pl Truckee CA
Donner Lake Inn
Donner Lake mountain-view delight - multi-level deck & private hot tub views

Donner Lake mountain-view delight - multi-level deck & private hot tub views

Truckee CA
Donner Lake mountain-view delight - multi-level deck & private hot tub views
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