Donner Lake Tours

Sunset glow along the mountains next to Donner Lake. #BvSWater
Sunset glow along the mountains next to Donner Lake. #BvSWater
Donner Lake on the way from Granite Bay, Ca. to Las Vegas.
Donner Lake is a freshwater lake in Northeast California on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada and about 11 miles northwest of the much larger Lake Tahoe.
Love the ominous clouds.

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Hyatt Vacation Club at High Sierra Lodge, Lake Tahoe

Hyatt Vacation Club at High Sierra Lodge, Lake Tahoe

3.5 out of 5
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Price was $882, price is now $600 per person
$600
per person
Apr 12 - Apr 16
found 3 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Portland (PDX) to Reno (RNO)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (178 reviews)
The property is very nice and so are the villas. We will be back!

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

Hyatt Vacation Club at Northstar Lodge, Lake Tahoe

Hyatt Vacation Club at Northstar Lodge, Lake Tahoe

4.5 out of 5
Northstar
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Price was $2,497, price is now $1,432 per person
$1,432
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Mar 6 - Mar 9
found 2 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Dallas (DFW) to Reno (RNO)
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,119 reviews)
Beautiful property. Well kept. Only issue was the master bathtub drain plug wasn’t operational, but we weren’t there long enough to get it fixed. Otherwise it was an A+ experience & stay. The manager was amazing! Allowing us to check into our room 2 hours early, which was a welcome accommodation. Ty kindly.

Reviewed on Jan 22, 2026

One Village Place Residences, Lake Tahoe

One Village Place Residences, Lake Tahoe

4 out of 5
Northstar
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Price was $2,880, price is now $1,716 per person
$1,716
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Mar 23 - Mar 27
found 9 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Minneapolis (MSP) to Reno (RNO)
9/10 Wonderful! (408 reviews)
Clean, spacious, organized, welcoming. Convenient, close to gondola and shops. Well-stocked, comfortable beds, and relaxing to come home to at the end of a long day skiing. Awesome!

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

Reviews of Donner Lake

4.4
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
293
5 - Excellent 51%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 41%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 7%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 1%
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

no photos

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Pristine, Small Lake Taho

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Great views

5/5 - Excellent

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Saw via Amtrak

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Went skiing at donner ski ranch

Popular places to visit

Panoramic view to Donner lake from Donner Pass, Sierra Nevada, Lake Tahoe area

Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area

4.5/5(61 reviews)

Hit the slopes in Truckee with a visit to Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area
A little bridge nearby.

Donner Memorial State Park

4.5/5(17 reviews)

Enjoy a trip to Donner Memorial State Park and popular activities like skiing in Truckee. Amble around this quaint 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 featuring heritage architecture and snow

Sugar Bowl

4/5(37 reviews)

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

Sugar Bowl

West End Beach

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

West End Beach

Emigrant Trail Museum

4.5/5(3 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Emigrant Trail Museum during your travels in Truckee. Stroll along the riverfront in this quaint area, or seek out the ski slopes.

Emigrant Trail Museum

Best Lodging Options Near Donner Lake

Truckee Donner Lodge

Truckee Donner Lodge

2.5 out of 5
10527 Cold Stream Rd Truckee CA
Truckee Donner Lodge
The Inn at Truckee

The Inn at Truckee

2 out of 5
11506 Deerfield Dr Truckee CA
The Inn at Truckee
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
Donner Lakefront Remodeled Log Cabin, 180º Views, Dog Friendly, 2 Decks, Minutes from Sugar Bowl!

Donner Lakefront Remodeled Log Cabin, 180º Views, Dog Friendly, 2 Decks, Minutes from Sugar Bowl!

Truckee CA
Donner Lakefront Remodeled Log Cabin, 180º Views, Dog Friendly, 2 Decks, Minutes from Sugar Bowl!
Superb lakefront home with mountain/lake views, fireplace, tennis & washer/dryer

Superb lakefront home with mountain/lake views, fireplace, tennis & washer/dryer

Truckee CA
Superb lakefront home with mountain/lake views, fireplace, tennis & washer/dryer
Luxury Lakefront 5 Br Home Hot Tub Arcade

Luxury Lakefront 5 Br Home Hot Tub Arcade

Truckee CA
Luxury Lakefront 5 Br Home Hot Tub Arcade
Lakefront Donner Lake Home, Private Hot Tub, Newly Remodeled, Dog Friendly, Close to Skiing!

Lakefront Donner Lake Home, Private Hot Tub, Newly Remodeled, Dog Friendly, Close to Skiing!

Truckee CA
Lakefront Donner Lake Home, Private Hot Tub, Newly Remodeled, Dog Friendly, Close to Skiing!
Dog-friendly waterfront cabin w/ lake views & access - close to slopes

Dog-friendly waterfront cabin w/ lake views & access - close to slopes

Truckee CA
Dog-friendly waterfront cabin w/ lake views & access - close to slopes
3 bedroom, 2 bath Sleeps 8 adults Direct Lake Access DLR#041 w/Hot Tub

3 bedroom, 2 bath Sleeps 8 adults Direct Lake Access DLR#041 w/Hot Tub

Truckee CA
3 bedroom, 2 bath Sleeps 8 adults Direct Lake Access DLR#041 w/Hot Tub
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