Donner Lake

The neighborhoods around Donner Lake consist of both primary and secondary homes.  Most are within walking distance to this high mountain lake.  History buffs and nature seekers are often drawn to Donner Lake, an area bordered by Donner Memorial State Park on the east and Donner Summit on the west.  Be sure to visit the Donner Party Museum, it is an inexpensive and fascinating diversion for people of all ages.  There is a video which is shown often throughout the day explaining what happened to the Donner Party Travelers.

The area also is a favorite with rock climbers.  At the west end of the lake, the Truckee-Donner Recreation and Park District maintains a public beach and a public boat ramp.  There are also Recreation District public docks scattered along the east side of the lake where the public can lay out a towel, get some sun, go swimming or try their luck catching some German Brown or

Rainbow Trout.  There are also put-in points along the east side of the lake where you can launch your kayak or canoe.

The Donner Lake area’s drinking water is supplied by Truckee Donner Public Utility District.  Truckee Sanitary District (sewer) services most of the Donner Lake area.  Electric service is also supplied by the Truckee Donner Public Utility District.  There is a property owner’s association which has a limited number of memberships available www.dlpoa.org.  They have a private beach with another launch facility.

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