Donner Memorial State Park is located in California, USA. It lies between Truckee and Lake Tahoe and is situated in the Sierra Nevada mountains. The park is famous for its history of the Donner Party, hiking trails, and Donner Lake.
Donner Memorial State Park Location Map,Truckee, California
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Top Attractions Inside Donner Memorial State Park
- Donner Memorial 鈥� Monument commemorating the Donner Party with historical exhibits and interpretive panels.
- Donner Lake 鈥� Scenic alpine lake for swimming, fishing, kayaking, and picnicking.
- Hiking & Nature Trails 鈥� Trails through forests, meadows, and along the lake with wildlife observation opportunities.
- Camping Facilities 鈥� Campgrounds for tents and RVs with lake and forest access.
- Visitor Center 鈥� Exhibits, maps, and educational programs about local history, the Donner Party, and natural resources.
- Picnic Areas & Playgrounds 鈥� Family-friendly spaces near the lake and forest for outdoor recreation.
- Winter Activities 鈥� Snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and sledding during winter months in the park鈥檚 open areas.
Donner Memorial State Park Facts
| Official Name | Donner Memorial State Park |
| Location | Truckee, Nevada County, California, USA 鈥� near Donner Lake |
| Latitude & Longitude | 鈮� 39.3279掳 N, 120.2366掳 W |
| Total Area | 鈮� 3,293 acres (鈮� 13.3 km虏) |
| Established / Designated | 1928 |
| Managed By | California Department of Parks and Recreation (California State Parks) |
| Region | Sierra Nevada Mountains / Northern California |
| Address | 12593 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, CA 96161, USA |
| Zip Code | 96161 |
| Area Code | 530 |
| Currency | United States Dollar (USD, $) |
| Time Zone | Pacific Time (PT) 鈥� UTC鈭�8 Standard / UTC鈭�7 Daylight Saving |
| Theme / Concept | Pioneer history, the Donner Party, Sierra Nevada heritage, outdoor recreation, nature conservation |
| Main Sections / Areas | Donner Lake shoreline, Pioneer Monument, Visitor Center & museum, campground, interpretive trails |
| Famous Attractions | Pioneer Monument, Donner Party exhibits, Emigrant Trail Museum, Donner Lake views, historical sites |
| Visitor Activities | Hiking, camping, picnicking, museum tours, fishing, boating, swimming, winter recreation (snowshoeing) |
| Entry Fee Type | Day-use parking fee |
| Ticket Price Range | 鈮� US $10 day-use (varies seasonally) |
| Ticket Options | Day-use pass, annual California State Parks Pass options |
| Best Time to Visit | June鈥揝eptember for warm-weather recreation; December鈥揗arch for snow activities |
| Nearby Airport | Reno鈥揟ahoe International Airport (RNO) 鈥� 40 miles (64 km) |
| Transportation | Car parking, hiking & biking trails, boating access, nearby Amtrak (Truckee Station) |
| Official Website | https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=503 |
Distances from Donner Memorial State Park to Nearby Landmarks
- Donner Memorial State Park Visitor Center 鈥� 0 km (0 mi)
- Donner Lake 鈥� 1 km (0.6 mi)
- Truckee River 鈥� 2 km (1.2 mi)
- Truckee, CA 鈥� 5 km (3.1 mi)
- Northstar California Resort 鈥� 15 km (9.3 mi)
- Soda Springs Ski Resort 鈥� 25 km (15.5 mi)
- Squaw Valley / Palisades Tahoe 鈥� 35 km (21.7 mi)
- Tahoe City, CA 鈥� 50 km (31 mi)
- Lake Tahoe 鈥� 50 km (31 mi)
- Reno, NV 鈥� 60 km (37 mi)
- Boca Reservoir 鈥� 20 km (12.4 mi)
- Donner Pass 鈥� 3 km (1.9 mi)
- Prosser Reservoir 鈥� 10 km (6.2 mi)
- Martis Valley 鈥� 20 km (12.4 mi)
- Coldstream Canyon 鈥� 15 km (9.3 mi)
- Emigrant Gap 鈥� 12 km (7.5 mi)
- Webber Lake 鈥� 18 km (11.2 mi)
- Stampede Reservoir 鈥� 25 km (15.5 mi)
- Granite Chief Wilderness 鈥� 30 km (18.6 mi)
- Tahoma, CA 鈥� 50 km (31 mi)
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