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Donner Lake
 
 
 

Donner Lake itself is the pure embodiment of an alpine body of water, with views of the Sierra Nevada Range and the Tahoe National Forest. The town of Truckee surrounds the lake, and thus gives visitors access to a great Northern Californian community with a small town charm. The lake is named after the infamous Donner Party, which became stranded in the region in 1847 and resorted to drastic means of survival (there's even a memorial and museum nearby for you history buffs).

A beautiful indigo jewel, Donner Lake is a California favorite for year-round fun. You'll find well-maintained campsites in Donner Memorial State Park and trails for hiking, biking, rock climbing, and horseback riding in the Donner Summit area up Old Highway 40. A public boat ramp and public docks along the north side of the water and a public beach at West End invite one and all to swim, sail, water ski, and fish.

The West End beach located the west shore of donner lake is a public 10-acre day use beach offering swimming, picnicking, kayak and paddleboat rentals, grilling and more. There are two private beaches that are available to property owners or their guests: Donner Tract Private Beach and Tahoe Donner Homeowners private beach access at the East Shore of Donner Lake.

LakeRentals offers excellent vacation rentals at Donner Lake at competitive prices.

 
 
 
Lake Details
Lake Type: Fresh Water
Dimensions:  
  Depth: 230 Feet
Surface Area: 960 acres
Shoreline length: 8 miles
Elevation: 5,935 feet
 
 
 
 
 
 
Activities
  • camping
  • canoeing
  • fishing
  • hiking
  • horseback riding
  • jet skiing
  • kayaking
  • picknicking
  • power boating
  • sailing
  • snow boarding
  • snow skiing
  • swimming
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fishing
  • Trout
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Tahoe Stoneridge **Near Downtown!**

Truckee
A brand new Truckee Vacation Rental close to downtown Truckee's nightlife and shopping. 2 Bedrooms ...

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$225 - $350
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$1575 - $2450
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Bernese Base Camp **Pet Friendly, Hot tub!**

Truckee
Tastefully decorated and spacious with soaring ceilings, stone fireplace, upscale kitchen; this hot ...

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Home 3 / 2.5 / 10

$400 - $575
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$2800 - $4025
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Glacier Luxury Lodge

Truckee
Create your most memorable family vacation in one of Tahoe Donner's finest luxury timberframe homes....

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$700 - $1400
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$4900 - $9800
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Bernese Mountain Home

Truckee
Welcome to this wonderful Tahoe Donner mountain home! This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home can accommod...

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$275 - $400
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$1925 - $2800
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Roses Retreat *SKI LEASE- $2500/mo*

Truckee
Spacious 4 bedroom home in Tahoe Donner nestled in the forest. Fully furnished home will sleep 8 in ...

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Home 4 / 2.5 / 8

$275 - $450
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$1925 - $3150
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Herringbone Hideout

Truckee
Lovely 3 Bedroom home in Tahoe Donner. Tastefully furnished home will sleep 8 in 2 queen bedrooms an...

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$300 - $425
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$2100 - $2975
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Davos Deluxe *Upscale, Pet Friendly*

Truckee
Gorgeous, brand new home with separate living room and family rooms- perfect for 2 families. Huge fl...

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Home 3 / 2.5 / 11

$300 - $550
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$2100 - $3850
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Peregrine Getaway*SKI LEASE- $2200/mo*

Truckee
Great family getaway near Tahoe Donner amenities! Home sleeps 10, with all new furniture, flat drive...

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Home 3 / 2 / 10

$265 - $475
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$1855 - $3325
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Silver Strike at Northstar**4th Night Free!**

Truckee
Deluxe condo in Northstar sleeps 6 comfortably and comes with all the amenities! Just steps to the s...

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Home 2 / 2 / 6

$325 - $500
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$2275 - $3500
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Belposto **Upscale Tahoe Donner home- walk to Rec center!**

Truckee
Gorgeous newly remodeled 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom Tahoe Donner home- all new furnishings, flat screen T...

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Home 4 / 2 / 8

$285 - $475
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$1995 - $3325
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Fairway Family Cabin**On the Golf Course!**

Truckee
Adorable mountain cabin is right on the fairway, yet quiet and secluded. Plenty of room for the whol...

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$250 - $450
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$1750 - $3150
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8440 Jake Teeter

Truckee
Enter Lahontan through the private gate. Beautiful 3600 sq. ft. home on private cul de sac that back...

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Home 4 / 4 / 8

$550 - $700
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$3300 - $4200
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Falcon Point Delight **Pet Friendly, POOL TABLE**

Truckee
Spacious and well appointed with newly remodeled kitchen and bathrooms, this Tahoe Donner home will ...

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Home 4 / 3 / 12

$385 - $595
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$2695 - $4165
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Majestic Skislope **Luxury home with views**Avail as ski ...

Truckee
Majestic Skislope **Luxury home with views**Avail as ski lease @$3950/mo** Stunning luxury cabin wi...

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$375 - $600
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$2625 - $4200
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St. Croix *DOG Friendly*

Truckee
Great home for planning your mountain getaway. Plenty of room for the whole family with a large deck...

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$275 - $500
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$1925 - $3500
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Zermatt Meadow View **Upscale**Chefs kitchen**

Truckee
New Tahoe Donner deluxe home with hardwood floors, upgraded Chefs kitchen, sweeping meadow views...f...

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$300 - $535
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$2100 - $3745
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Lucky Tree Cabin *Well Behaved Dogs Welcome!*

Truckee
A classic Tahoe Donner Rental - An "Old Tahoe" rustic log cabin in the heart of Tahoe Donner. Charmi...

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Home 3 / 2 / 6

$175 - $350
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$1225 - $2450
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Bennett Flat Bliss**Comp Ski Passes **Pool Table**Hot Tub...

Truckee
Bennett Flat Bliss**Comp Ski Passes **Pool Table**Hot Tub**Game Room** Beautifully Remodeled Mounta...

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Home 3 / 2.5 / 10

$300 - $650
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$2100 - $4550
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Spikes Place *Close to Rec Center*

Truckee
Sunny and bright three level home in Tahoe Donner just across the street from the Tahoe Donner Golf ...

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Home 3 / 3 / 9

$295 - $450
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$2065 - $3150
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Bear Meadows **Luxury, HOT TUB, POOL TABLE!**

Truckee
Situated on a 1/2 acre, backing up to private forestry land, this stunning home in Tahoe Donner is t...

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$725 - $1250
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$5075 - $8750
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Gray Home - **RENTED** $1800/mo

Truckee
Lovely 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home in Tahoe Donner. Pet friendly. Backs up to Tahoe Donner Golf Cours...

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Skislope Cabin *Pet Friendly* Close to Nordic Center

Truckee
This dog friendly home is the perfect location for everyone's ski or outdoor adventure. Located in T...

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$300 - $550
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$2100 - $3850
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Stockholm Vista **Hot Tub, VIEWS**

Truckee
.What a beautiful Tahoe Donner vacation rental! This 3 bedroom plus den, 2.5 bath home features a ho...

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Home 4 / 2.5 / 8

$325 - $475
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$2275 - $3325
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Alder Creek Charmer **SKI LEASE- $2000/MO**

Truckee
Beautifully remodeled cozy mountain retreat with all brand new furniture- gorgeous views of Mountain...

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Home 3 / 2 / 8

$275 - $415
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$1925 - $2905
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Castle Peak Views *Northstar**Pool Table, Pet Friendly*

Truckee
Deluxe 4BD home located just minutes from the Northstar Village! On-demand door-to-door shuttle and ...

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$650 - $1000
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$4550 - $7000
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