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
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
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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