About this campground
Donner Memorial State Park near Truckee California offers the summer vacationer opportunities for camping, picnicking, boating, fishing, water-skiing, and hiking. In winter, visitors can cross-country ski and snowshoe on trails and enjoy the season's beauty.
What campers say
Donner Memorial State Park features a small, informative museum about the Donner Party and regional railroad history alongside a visitor center with helpful staff. The park includes a memorial, short nature trails (e.g., China Cove), longer hikes, and lakefront scenery suitable for picnics and swimming in warmer months. Practical points: there is a $10 parking/entrance fee and parking is enforced, though state park passes are accepted. Trails can be icy in winter so traction or snow gear may be advisable. The primary historic cabin site is a short drive away and maps are provided at the center.
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- 12593 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, CA 96161
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- 39.3236° N, 120.2328° W
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