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Donner Lake, formerly known as Truckee Lake, is a freshwater lake in Northeast California on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada and about 20 miles northwest of the much larger Lake Tahoe.
Donner Lake, formerly known as Truckee Lake, [2] is a freshwater lake in Northeast California on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada and about 20 miles (32 km) northwest of the much larger Lake Tahoe. A moraine serves as a natural dam for the lake.
Donner Peak & Mount Judah, CA. • 5-star hike. • 3.4 to 5.3 mile options. • Medium difficulty | Gain 890 to 1,310 ft (Peak 8,243 ft) • Donner Summit, CA | Lake Tahoe. • Driving Directions: Trailhead. On the trail through June snow.
Overlooking Donner Lake a thousand feet below, Rainbow Bridge is one of the best spots to catch a sunset in California's High Sierra. With Donner Lake in the background and the early 1900s bridge architecture in the foreground, this can be one of the coolest “golden hour” photos you can capture.
Located in the grandeur of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Donner Lake is a precious gem with a storied past. Situated within the quaint town of Truckee in Nevada County, this picturesque lake is a mere 100-mile scenic journey east of Sacramento, a stone’s throw away from Lake Tahoe and less than 40 miles from Reno, Nevada.
Safety Tips. Driving Directions to Donner Memorial State Park. The park is 100 miles east of Sacramento via Interstate 80, and is within the town of Truckee, just west of downtown on the south side of the freeway. View on Map. Upcoming Park Events. No events scheduled at this moment. BOATING Boating Boat Rentals.
Donner Lake is one of many small, picturesque lakes in the Tahoe National Forest towards the north end of the Sierra Nevada Mountains; it is popular for fishing, boating and even swimming in summer, and there is a pleasant, spacious campground along the eastern edge.
