Donner Memorial State Park, created in 1928, commemorates California's Native People, Pioneers, the tragedy of the Donner Party, and the …
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Mar 10, 2025
There were a few spots in this big park open during snow season. Come back in the summer when you can picnic, go to the beach, or take a long hike. And you can visit the history display all year lo…Full review by Thomas V
Oct 12, 2024
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
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 …
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!!
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. …
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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