Near Donner Memorial State Park · California
Campgrounds near Donner Memorial State Park
7 campgrounds in our data are within 6 miles of Donner Memorial State Park: Donner Memorial State Park, Granite Flat, Village Camp Truckee, Goose Meadows, Prosser Family, Lakeside (Truckee), Alpine Meadow Campground.
Summary
| Campground | From Donner Memorial State Park | Max RV length | Hookups | Dogs | Booking | Agency | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donner Memorial State Park | 0 mi | 28 ft (trailer 24 ft) | Not listed | Yes, leashed | ReserveCalifornia | California State Parks | [1] [2] [3] |
| Granite Flat | 2.1 mi | Not listed | Not listed | Yes, leashed | Recreation.gov | USDA Forest Service — Tahoe National Forest | [1] [2] |
| Village Camp Truckee | 3.2 mi | Not listed | Full (water, electric, sewer) | Not listed | Not listed | Private — Hipcamp | [1] |
| Goose Meadows | 4.5 mi | 30 ft (longest Rec.gov site) | Not listed | Yes, leashed | Recreation.gov | USDA Forest Service — Tahoe National Forest | [1] [2] |
| Prosser Family | 5.5 mi | 40 ft (longest Rec.gov site) | Not listed | Yes, leashed | Recreation.gov | USDA Forest Service — Tahoe National Forest | [1] [2] |
| Lakeside (Truckee) | 5.5 mi | 40 ft (longest Rec.gov site) | Not listed | Yes, leashed | Recreation.gov | USDA Forest Service — Tahoe National Forest | [1] [2] |
| Alpine Meadow Campground | 5.9 mi | 30 ft (longest Rec.gov site) | Not listed | Yes, leashed | Recreation.gov | USDA Forest Service — Tahoe National Forest | [1] [2] |
Donner Memorial State Park's campground has 154 sites. Official limits are 28 ft for campers/motorhomes and 24 ft for trailers. Food lockers are 36" deep, 43" wide and 28" high. [California State Parks]
Dogs must be on a six-foot (maximum) leash; they're allowed on the Lakeside Interpretive Trail, Zig Zag Trail, fire roads and the Donner Lake shore except China Cove Beach, but not in the visitor center or on the half-mile Nature Trail. [California State Parks]
The Forest Service campgrounds nearby book on Recreation.gov; most sites there open six months before arrival. [Recreation.gov]
Campgrounds in our six Lake Tahoe sections within 6 miles (straight-line) of Donner Memorial State Park, nearest first. Distances are straight-line, not driving. Distances are straight-line. Official facts checked 2026-10-18; listing facts update with each feed refresh.
Search these stays with dates →402 campsites across 7 campgrounds
Compare at a glance: hookups, RV length, bear storage, season
Computed from official pages (linked tags) and listings; "Not listed" means no source we use states it. Official RV limits override listing lengths.
| Campground | Area | Hookups | Max RV length | Bear / food storage | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donner Memorial State Park | Truckee & Donner (CA) · California State Parks (Donner Memorial State Park) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing · reservecalifornia.com | 28 ft (official limit) California State Parks | Not listed | Summer camping; the park itself stays open year-round for trails and winter recreation California State Parks |
| Granite Flat | Truckee & Donner (CA) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing · Recreation.gov | 65 ft (longest listed site) Listing · Recreation.gov | Not listed | Not listed |
| Village Camp Truckee | Truckee & Donner (CA) | 84 full-hookup sites Listing · Hipcamp | 81 ft (longest listed site) Listing · Hipcamp | Not listed | Not listed |
| Goose Meadows | Truckee & Donner (CA) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing · Recreation.gov | 30 ft (longest listed site) Listing · Recreation.gov | Not listed | Not listed |
| Prosser Family | Truckee & Donner (CA) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing · Recreation.gov | 60 ft (longest listed site) Listing · Recreation.gov | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lakeside (Truckee) | Truckee & Donner (CA) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing · Recreation.gov | 50 ft (longest listed site) Listing · Recreation.gov | Not listed | Not listed |
| Alpine Meadow Campground | Truckee & Donner (CA) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing · Recreation.gov | 30 ft (longest listed site) Listing · Recreation.gov | Not listed | Not listed |
Hookups & rig specs
Rig length, pull-through, power, water, sewer and dump station. Blue linked tags are official sources; "Listing" tags come from the booking listing; "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
| Campground | Max rig length | Pull-through | Power (amps) | Water hookup | Sewer hookup | Dump station |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donner Memorial State Park | 28 ft (official limit) California State Parks | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Granite Flat | 65 ft (longest listed site) Listing · Recreation.gov | 9 of 70 sites Listing · Recreation.gov | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Village Camp Truckee | 81 ft (longest listed site) Listing · Hipcamp | 75 of 84 sites Listing · Hipcamp | 84 electric sites (amps not listed) Listing · Hipcamp | 84 of 84 RV sites Listing · Hipcamp | 84 of 84 RV sites Listing · Hipcamp | Not listed |
| Goose Meadows | 30 ft (longest listed site) Listing · Recreation.gov | 6 of 24 sites Listing · Recreation.gov | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Prosser Family | 60 ft (longest listed site) Listing · Recreation.gov | 0 of 29 sites Listing · Recreation.gov | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lakeside (Truckee) | 50 ft (longest listed site) Listing · Recreation.gov | 17 of 42 sites Listing · Recreation.gov | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Alpine Meadow Campground | 30 ft (longest listed site) Listing · Recreation.gov | 6 of 24 sites Listing · Recreation.gov | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
Booking & price
| Stay | Run by | From Lake Tahoe | Max rig (listed / official) | Hookups & power | Booking | Listed from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donner Memorial State Park | California State Parks | 18.8 mi | Official limit 28 ft max camper/motorhome; 24 ft max trailer (California State Parks) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites | Reservable on reservecalifornia.com | $35/night |
| Granite Flat | Recreation.gov | 16.7 mi | Longest RV site listed: 65 ft (63 of 63 RV sites list a length) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites | Reservable on Recreation.gov | $22/night |
| Village Camp Truckee | Hipcamp | 18.5 mi | Longest RV site listed: 81 ft (84 of 84 RV sites list a length) | 84 full-hookup sites | Reservable on Hipcamp | Not listed |
| Goose Meadows | Recreation.gov | 14.6 mi | Longest RV site listed: 30 ft (20 of 20 RV sites list a length) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites | Reservable on Recreation.gov | $22/night |
| Prosser Family | Recreation.gov | 20.6 mi | Longest RV site listed: 60 ft (29 of 29 RV sites list a length) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites | Reservable on Recreation.gov | $20/night |
| Lakeside (Truckee) | Recreation.gov | 21.2 mi | Longest RV site listed: 50 ft (37 of 42 RV sites list a length) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites | Reservable on Recreation.gov | $20/night |
| Alpine Meadow Campground | Recreation.gov | 16.2 mi | Longest RV site listed: 30 ft (24 of 24 RV sites list a length) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites | Reservable on Recreation.gov | Not listed |
Head-to-head
- Compare Lakeside (Truckee) vs Prosser Family
- Compare Granite Flat vs Prosser Family
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- Compare Goose Meadows vs Granite Flat
- Compare Donner Memorial State Park vs Goose Meadows
- Compare Alpine Meadow Campground vs Goose Meadows
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Sources
- California State Parks — Donner Memorial SP (checked 2026-10-18)
- Recreation.gov — Tips for Making Campsite Reservations at Popular Locations (checked 2026-10-18)