Donner Lake, California

Donner Lake is a popular destination about 11 miles northwest of a much larger Lake Tahoe. The state park on the east end of the lake provides campsites. This park also has various hiking trails. This lake is open to both power boats and sail boats. Its size is 1 sq mi. Find dining and lodging options near Donner Lake.

Check out local things to do such as local golfing (Coyote Moon Golf Course, Par-3 Course and Lahontan Course), water sports (Porter's Sport, Lake Tahoe Water Ski School and Action Watersports), hiking (Pacific Crest Trail, Painted Rock Trail and Tevis Cup Trail).

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Hiking Trails:
Pacific Crest Trail
Painted Rock Trail
Tevis Cup Trail

Water Sports:
Porter's Sport, 11391 Deerfield Drive, Truckee, CA 96161
Lake Tahoe Water Ski School, 1900 Jameson Beach Road, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96156
Action Watersports, 3411 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

State Parks
Donner Memorial State Park, California
Tahoe State Park, California
Kings Beach State Park, California
Burton Creek State Park, California
D L Bliss State Park, California

Amusement and Water Parks
Tahoe Amusement Park, South Lake Tahoe, California 96150

Fishing Guides and Charters
Sierra Anglers Guide Service, Truckee 96160
George's Hunting and Fishing Trips, S Lake Tahoe 96151

Fishing Regulations and license information
California Department of Fish and Game
CA Sport Fishing License

Gift Shops
Riverstone Home Gift & Garden, 10344 Donner Passage Road, Truckee, CA 96161
Donner Lake Gift Shop, 15688 Donner Passage Road, Truckee, CA 96161

Closest Cities
South Lake Tahoe, California
Susanville, California

Closest Airports
Redding Municipal, California
Chico Municipal, California

Regional Airports
Truckee - Tahoe Airport, California
Lake Tahoe Airport, California
Tulelake Muni Airport, California

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One of my favorite spots in Nor Cal. Amanda
Indeed it does look so beautiful. I can't believe I am in California and still haven't been here. Sunny
Very picturesque lake! Arnold