Donner Memorial State Park Campground

Donner Memorial State Park

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Donner Memorial State Park, created in 1928, commemorates California's Native People, Pioneers, the tragedy of the Donner Party, and the … See more

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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
Jun 8, 2024
The massive Pioneer bronze Monument adjacent to the Museum overlooks the Donner Pass where the cabin once stood in 1846. The base is 22 feet in height, representing the depth of the snow in that fat… Full review by Disneybus
May 7, 2024
Donner Lake is a gem!!! Beautiful water and setting. Best of all it is not as crazy busy as Tahoe. Well worth a visit. RV park is almost impossible to get a reservation at, but if you do score, it is… Full review by Bart C
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Set up as a memorial to the Donner party stranded in the mountains during the winter of 1846–47, the park today caters to nature love…
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Questions & answers

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How possible is it to hike in March? Is the snow packed down on trails? Or is just snow shoeing and xc skiing possible?
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Depends on the weather and your ability to walk on uneven surfaces. Usually you can park near the lake, right off the highway.
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Answer by Randy R · Mar 26, 2018
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We're planning to go this Friday, is there still snow?
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Yes, there is still snow. It's been plowed though. Camp ground is closed, but all the visitor parking is clear. You will see a unattended entrance gate that requests a $5.00 parking …
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Yes, there is still snow. It's been plowed though. Camp ground is closed, but all the visitor parking is clear. You will see a unattended entrance gate that requests a $5.00 parking fee, which you are supposed to put in an envelope and deposit in a metal cylinder. We didn't, we drove past and parked in the visitor center, walked in (opens at 10:00) and paid there (well worth it, clean restrooms, nice facility). Depending on your love of history, give yourself at least an hour to see the exhibit, including a short, but VERY informative film. i took lots of pics, and read everything, so it took about 2 hours for me. I then drove about 5 min farther up the road to Donner Lake and took more pics. Have fun!!
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How old do you have to be to check-in?
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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 …
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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.
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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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Thank you. We visited the memorial park on our trip in 2015. I don't think we found the picnic area but we did a lovely drive alongside the lake and stopped at a viewpoint high up. …
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Thank you. We visited the memorial park on our trip in 2015. I don't think we found the picnic area but we did a lovely drive alongside the lake and stopped at a viewpoint high up. Had a great trip!
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How does the rolling window reservation system work?
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California State Parks moved from a block or on-sale day reservation period to a rolling window. The public can reserve the highly sought-after campsites and lodging six months...
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