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Clair Tappaan Lodge | Sierra Club

California · Truckee & Donner (CA)

Clair Tappaan Lodge | Sierra Club is in Soda Springs, CA, listed on Hipcamp. It has glamping or cabin units.

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Soda Springs, CA
22.9 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe4.7 mi to Donner Lakestraight-line
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Truckee River: Boca to Floriston Run (Class III Whitewater)

4.8 (199) 3.5 hrFree cancellation

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Where Clair Tappaan Lodge | Sierra Club fits

Area
Truckee & Donner campgrounds
By rig & style
Glamping & cabins at Lake Tahoe
Nearest alternatives
Donner Memorial State Park (6 mi) · Granite Flat (8 mi) · Goose Meadows (8.7 mi)

Quick facts

Agency / operatorPrivate — Hipcamp
BookingOnline via Hipcamp (booking listing; window not listed)
Max RV / trailer lengthNot listed
Bear storageNot listed
SeasonNot listed
HookupsNot listed

"Not listed" means no source we use states it.

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Key facts

Pets
no Listing
Booking
Reservable on Hipcamp Listing
Getting there
22.9 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 4.7 mi to Donner Lake (straight-line, not driving) Listing
Water
Drinking water listed Listing
Price
Lowest listed rate $50/night (live price once you pick dates) Listing
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  • Clothes Washer
  • Cookware
  • Drinking Water
  • Internet
  • Shower
  • Toilet

Why stay here?

  • 4.7 mi from Donner Lake (straight-line).
  • Has glamping units if you don't want to bring gear.
  • Showers on site (per listing).

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Site & accommodation options

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Peter Grubb Hut Individual spot in the hut
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Benson Hut Individual spot in the hut
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Bradley Hut Individual spot in the hut
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Ludlow Hut Individual spot in the hut
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Clair Tappaan Lodge 5 Bed Bunk Style Room
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Clair Tappaan 6 Bed Bunk Style Room
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Clair Tappaan Lodge 8 Bed Bunk Style Room
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SiteSa
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Price
Peter Grubb Hut Individual spot in the hut✓from $50
Benson Hut Individual spot in the hut✓from $50
Benson Hut Individual spot in the hut✓from $50
Bradley Hut Individual spot in the hut✓from $50
Bradley Hut Individual spot in the hut✓from $50
Ludlow Hut Individual spot in the hut✓from $50
Ludlow Hut Individual spot in the hut✓from $50
Clair Tappaan Lodge 5 Bed Bunk Style Room✓from $75
Clair Tappaan 6 Bed Bunk Style Room✓from $75
Clair Tappaan Lodge 8 Bed Bunk Style Room✓from $75
Clair Tappaan Lodge 10 Bed Bunk Style Room✓from $75
Clair Tappaan Lodge 12 Bed Bunk Style Room✓from $75
CTL Men's 10 Bed Bunk Style Room✓from $75
Clair Tappaan Lodge Women's Only- 18 Bed Bunk Style Room

Before you go

CA California rules for campers

Booking
California State Parks book on ReserveCalifornia up to 6 months before arrival. Forest Service campgrounds book on Recreation.gov (individual sites up to 6 months ahead, group sites 12). California State Parks Recreation.gov
Bears
State park campgrounds: food, drinks, toiletries and scented trash go in the site's metal locker; ice chests may not be left in vehicles; bear-proof coolers must be locked (up to $1,000 fine). National Forest land: Forest Order 19-24-03. California State Parks USDA Forest Service
Chains
Caltrans chain controls R-1, R-2 and R-3 apply on CA-89, US-50 and I-80; check Caltrans QuickMap for live status. Caltrans Caltrans QuickMap

Clair Tappaan Lodge | Sierra Club: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Clair Tappaan Lodge | Sierra Club?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Clair Tappaan Lodge | Sierra Club?
Reservable on Hipcamp (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Clair Tappaan Lodge | Sierra Club?
no (per the listing)

Location

22.9 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
4.7 mi to Donner Lake (straight-line)
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Policies

Pets
no
Campfires
no

About

Tucked among the pines near Donner Summit, Clair Tappaan Lodge is a historic Sierra Club alpine lodge offering a warm, communal base for mountain adventures year-round. Built in the 1930s and cared for by generations of Sierra Club members and volunteers, the lodge has long welcomed skiers, hikers, and outdoor travelers into the heart of the Sierra Nevada. We have three different lodging options for you to choose from, all offering unique rustic experiences designed to bring you close to the outdoors. We have two-person private rooms and dorm-style accommodations that come with twin-sized bunk…

Amenities

Clothes WasherCookwareDrinking WaterInternetShowerToiletTrash Cans
At a glance: all 15 facts with sources

At a glance

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Max rig length
Listing No RV sites listed
Pets
Listing no
Water
Listing Drinking water listed
Booking
Listing Reservable on Hipcamp
Price
Listing Lowest listed rate $50/night (live price once you pick dates)
Getting there
Listing 22.9 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 4.7 mi to Donner Lake (straight-line, not driving)
Hookups & power · Pull-through / back-in · Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Shade · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground

Nearby parks (straight-line): Sand Harbor 24 mi · Emerald Bay 28.4 mi

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Sightseeing & food

Self-Guided Driving Tour from Tahoe City to Donner Summit

4.3 (4) 2 hr–3 hrFree cancellation
from $15Continue to Viator
Cruises & boats

Lake Tahoe Emerald Bay Scenic Cruise

4.6 (987) 2 hr–3 hrFree cancellation
from $116Continue to Viator
E-bike & bike

Lake Tahoe East Shore Trail Self-Guided E-Bike Tour — 2–4 Hours

4.9 (353) 2 hr–4 hrFree cancellation
from $100Continue to Viator
No rig? Fly & Drive

RV rentals for this stay

This listing doesn't publish RV length limits — confirm your rig fits. Fly into Reno (~33 mi, ~55 min to Lake Tahoe, approx.) or rent locally.

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Pick up near RNO

Spacious & Clean 2014 RV:4 TVS & 2 SLIDE OUTS: Sleeps 8

Class C motorhomeSleeps 8 5 (11)
SPARKS, NV · 4 mi from RNO airport (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehicleDelivery up to 75 miPets OK
Availability not connected · to estimate
from $210/nightvia RVRentals.com
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2022 Minnie Winnie 22M

Class C motorhomeSleeps 6 4.6 (10)
Sparks, NV · 8 mi from RNO airport (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehicleDelivery up to 40 miPets OK
Availability not connected · to estimate
Delivers to Lake Tahoe

Tahoe Campervan- Ram Promaster High Roof/Long Wheelbase

Camper vanSleeps 3 5 (1)
Truckee, CA
Delivery up to 50 miPets OK
to see if it's open
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from $75
Clair Tappaan 6 Bed Bunk Style Room✓from $75
Clair Tappaan Lodge Women's Only- 18 Bed Bunk Style Room✓from $75
CTL Men's 10 Bed Bunk Style Room✓from $75
Clair Tappaan Lodge 12 Bed Bunk Style Room✓from $75
Clair Tappaan Lodge 5 Bed Bunk Style Room✓from $75
Clair Tappaan Lodge 8 Bed Bunk Style Room✓from $75
Clair Tappaan Lodge 10 Bed Bunk Style Room✓from $75
Clair Tappaan Lodge Private Efficiency Style Room✓from $145
Entire 5 Bed Bunk Style Room✓from $315
Entire 6 Bed Bunk Style Rooms✓from $335
Clair Tappaan Lodge Entire 8 bed bunk style room✓from $446
Benson Hut Entire Hut✓from $500
Peter Grubb Hut Entire Hut✓from $550
Bradley Hut Entire Hut✓from $550
Ludlow Hut Entire Hut✓from $550
Entire Men's Dorm✓from $558
Entire 10 Bed Bunk Style room✓from $575
Entire 12 Bed Bunk Style Room✓from $675
Entire Womens Dorm✓from $1004
Hutchinson LodgeXfrom $500

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

from $217/nightvia RVRentals.com
from $179/nightvia Outdoorsy

Other stays nearby

Village Camp Truckee

Truckee & Donner · CA
Full-hookup RV sites · Cabins / glamping
Available for your dates · 40 sitesSites from $90/night
≈ $90 est. for 1 night · before taxes & fees
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Donner Memorial State Park

Truckee & Donner · CA
Tent sites · RV sites
Check availability
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Granite Flat

Truckee & Donner · CA 4.0 (208)
Tent sites · RV sites
Check availability
Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · Continue to Recreation.gov ↗

Other nearby options

Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Clair Tappaan Lodge | Sierra Club, not driving.

  • Closest glampingVillage Camp Truckee9.4 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your dates29 - Premium Pull Through: from $90/nightCheck availability on Hipcamp ↗
  • Closest private full-hookupReno KOA Journey at Boomtown24.7 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateCheck availabilityCheck availability on KOA ↗
  • Closest public / first-comeDonner Memorial State Park6.0 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on reservecalifornia.com ↗
  • Next closestKingvale Campground and Disc Golf5.1 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateUnavailable for your datesCheck availability on Hipcamp ↗