Donner Memorial

California · State Park

Donner Memorial State Park in California offers a rich historical experience with scenic landscapes, commemorating the Donner Party's journey.

Campgrounds

• Creek Campground (sites 50-107} — June – September · 58 sites · 5,946 ft · reserve
• Splitrock Campground (sites 108-152) — June – September · 45 sites · 5,953 ft · reserve
• Ridge Campground (sites 1-49) — June – September · 49 sites · 5,947 ft · reserve

Top trails

• China Cove Trail Loop — 3.3 mi loop
• Historic Donner Pass Trail — 6.1 mi
• Old Railroad Tunnels Trail — 6.0 mi out & back

Visiting

Fees — Vehicle: $10, Bus: $100.

Parking: Payment can be made inside the Visitor Center during open hours or at the Automated Pay Machine located outside the Visitor Center.. Dogs allowed on leash.

Top spots

• Donner Lake — POI
• Pioneer Monument — POI
• Emigrant Trail Museum — POI

Coordinates: 39.3159, -120.2398. Official website.

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