Donner Memorial State Park Campground

   

DESCRIPTION:

There are 149 camp sites, including tables and stoves, some space for trailers up to 24', RVs 28'. Includes 2 bike/hike-in sites and seven disabled-accessible sites. No hookups. Hot showers. Dogs must be leashed at all times. Five picnic tables near the lake on a paved road that is used as an access trail with one disabled-accessible table and restroom. Reservations available: 1-800-444-7275.  

Units Season Reservations Max Stay
Total Tents RVs Trailers Max Length Mid-May to Mid-October Yes 14 days
149 Yes Yes Yes 28 feet
Hookups Groups Fees Tables Firerings Showers Elevation
No No Yes No No Yes 5960 feet
Toilet Water Camp Dump
Vault Piped  

DIRECTIONS:

To Donner Memorial State Park Campground

From I-80, take the Donner Pass Road exit on the west side of Truckee and follow the Donner Pass Road west. Follow signs to Lake and Park.

ACTIVITIES:

Underwater Diving (Rating: Best)

Good up to 200’ depth, with visibility excellent in the 20’- 40’ range. Excellent shoreline facilities rank this diving area second only to nearby Lake Tahoe. Donner is the most popular lake in our backyard. Three dive sites: at the boat launch on the west end, China Cove on east side, and Shoreline Park on north side. Diving attractions include big crawdads, tree stumps over 500 years old, sunken sailboat, and large trout. Beware of high-speed boats.

Boating - Motorized (Rating: Best)

Fishing (Rating: Good)

Camping (Rating: Exceptional)

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