Donner Memorial State Park, created in 1928, commemorates California's Native People, Pioneers, the tragedy of the Donner Party, and the …
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Mar 10, 2025
There were a few spots in this big park open during snow season. Come back in the summer when you can picnic, go to the beach, or take a long hike. And you can visit the history display all year lo…Full review by Thomas V
Oct 12, 2024
Interesting museum albeit it needs some maintenance as many of the displays didn’t work. Nice park to just walk around. Museum doesn’t open until 10am albeit the park opens much earlier Be careful th…Full review by janpgrossman
Aug 2, 2024
Family, couples, or by oneself, Donner Lake is accessible and beautiful. We have been going to the Tahoe area for 50 years and this was our 1st time to Donner Lake. Don't wait as long as us-this plac…Full review by Alice152
We're planning to go this Friday, is there still snow?
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Yes, this has been a heavy snow year. There is snow but I managed with rather low boots. Enjoy!! Hope you have a pretty day. The sun makes it spectacular!
I'm puzzled by your question. Do you mean, to enter the museum? To hike on the trails alone? In any case, I don't know the answer but I'm sure the park and museum has a …
I'm puzzled by your question. Do you mean, to enter the museum? To hike on the trails alone? In any case, I don't know the answer but I'm sure the park and museum has a website and probably you can contact them through it to ask this.
Is this the same as Donner Camps Picnic Area? If not, are both worth a visit for a Donner Party enthusiast?
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No these are two different areas, Donner Camp picnic area is about 2 miles north of Truckee on hwy 89. It's a great little picnic spot with tables, free standing bbq grills, pit bathrooms …
No these are two different areas, Donner Camp picnic area is about 2 miles north of Truckee on hwy 89. It's a great little picnic spot with tables, free standing bbq grills, pit bathrooms and a short 1/4 mile interpretive self guided loop. It's one of the actual camp sites of the ill-fated Donner Party. It is way less crowded than the Donner memorial st.park and is a great spot to avoid the crowds, it also is a popular spot for mountain bikers/hikers to access the immigrant trail.
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