Donner Lake Tours and Activities

Scenic view of Donner Lake with Donner Summit bridge surrounded by mountains at sunset
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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 quaint area.

Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area
Donner Memorial State Park

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

Sugar Bowl

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

Sugar Bowl

beach near Donner Pines Tract

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Donner Pines Tract during your trip to Truckee? Amble around this quaint area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

beach near Donner Pines Tract

West End Beach

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

West End Beach

Top Donner Lake Hotel & Accommodation Deals

Truckee Donner Lodge

Truckee Donner Lodge

2.5 out of 5
10527 Cold Stream Rd Truckee CA
Truckee Donner Lodge
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
2 bedroom and Loft, 2 bath, sleeps 6 adults. S Shore of Donner Lake DLR#027

2 bedroom and Loft, 2 bath, sleeps 6 adults. S Shore of Donner Lake DLR#027

Truckee CA
2 bedroom and Loft, 2 bath, sleeps 6 adults. S Shore of Donner Lake DLR#027
Donner Bliss - Remodeled Lakefront Log Cabin on Donner, 180 Views, Dog Friendly, with Private Pier

Donner Bliss - Remodeled Lakefront Log Cabin on Donner, 180 Views, Dog Friendly, with Private Pier

Truckee CA
Donner Bliss - Remodeled Lakefront Log Cabin on Donner, 180 Views, Dog Friendly, with Private Pier
Donner Delight - Classic Donner Lakefront Cabin with Fantastic Views and Walkable to Shoreline Park

Donner Delight - Classic Donner Lakefront Cabin with Fantastic Views and Walkable to Shoreline Park

Truckee CA
Donner Delight - Classic Donner Lakefront Cabin with Fantastic Views and Walkable to Shoreline Park
NEW - Donner Lakefront Luxury

NEW - Donner Lakefront Luxury

Truckee CA
NEW - Donner Lakefront Luxury
Chic Pet-Friendly Escape w/ Desk, Queens, Hot Tub, Game Room & Stunning Lakeview

Chic Pet-Friendly Escape w/ Desk, Queens, Hot Tub, Game Room & Stunning Lakeview

Truckee CA
Chic Pet-Friendly Escape w/ Desk, Queens, Hot Tub, Game Room & Stunning Lakeview
3 bedroom and loft, 3 bath, sleeps 8. Direct Donner Lake Access: DLR#070

3 bedroom and loft, 3 bath, sleeps 8. Direct Donner Lake Access: DLR#070

Truckee CA
3 bedroom and loft, 3 bath, sleeps 8. Direct Donner Lake Access: DLR#070
Donner Lake Inn

Donner Lake Inn

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