Adventure
Donner Memorial State Park
California · Truckee & Donner (CA)
Donner Memorial State Park is near Lake Tahoe, run by California State Parks. It has tent and RV sites, with an official RV limit of 28 ft.
12593 Donner Pass Road
18.8 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe1.7 mi to Donner Lakestraight-line
Quick facts
| Agency / operator | California State Parks |
|---|---|
| Booking | ReserveCalifornia — Up to 6 months to the day before arrival; new dates open daily at 8 a.m. PT [California State Parks] |
| Max RV / trailer length | 28 ft camper/motorhome; 24 ft trailer (official) [California State Parks] |
| Bear storage | Metal bear-resistant food locker at each campsite (inside 36" D × 43" W × 28" H); food, drinks, toiletries, scented trash and ice chests go in it day and night [California State Parks] |
| Season | Summer camping; the park itself stays open year-round for trails and winter recreation [California State Parks] |
| Hookups | Not listed |
| Dogs | Dogs on a 6-ft (max) leash; allowed on the Lakeside Interpretive Trail, Zig Zag Trail, fire roads and the Donner Lake shore — not the visitor center, the half-mile Nature Trail or China Cove Beach [California State Parks] |
| Lake access | The park has over two miles of frontage on Donner Lake and Donner Creek [California State Parks] |
Sources: California State Parks — ReserveCalifornia FAQ (rolling window examples) (checked 2026-10-18); California State Parks — Donner Memorial SP (checked 2026-10-18). "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
Your dates (Fri, Oct 23 – Sun, Oct 25): Book online. Reservations online on reservecalifornia.com — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Key facts
- Max rig length
- Official limit 28 ft max camper/motorhome; 24 ft max trailer (California State Parks) Official
- Hookups & power
- Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing
- Pets
- Pets allowed Listing
- Booking
- Reservable on reservecalifornia.com Listing
- Getting there
- 18.8 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 1.7 mi to Donner Lake (straight-line, not driving) Listing
- Campfire Allowed
- Fire Ring
- Food Locker
- Picnic Table
- Grill
- Hot Water
Why stay here?
- 1.7 mi from Donner Lake (straight-line).
- Official RV length limit: 28 ft.
- Public-land campground run by a federal or state agency.
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Site & accommodation options
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Creek Campground (Sites 50-107}
45 sites like thisRVs up to 28 ft (official limit)Hookups not listed
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$35/night
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Ridge Campground (Sites 1-49)
42 sites like thisRVs up to 28 ft (official limit)Hookups not listed
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$35/night
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Ridge Campground (Sites 1-49)
Official limit 28 ftHookups not listed
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$35/night
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Splitrock Campground (Sites 108-152)
39 sites like thisRVs up to 28 ft (official limit)Hookups not listed
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$35/night
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Other nearby options
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Donner Memorial State Park, not driving.
- Closest public campgroundGranite Flat2.1 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
- Closest private full-hookupVillage Camp Truckee3.2 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your dates79 - Economy Pull Through: from $80/nightCheck availability on Hipcamp ↗
- Closest public / first-comeGoose Meadows4.5 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
- Next closestLakeside (Truckee)5.5 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
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| Site | Fr 23 | Sa 24 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68 creek campground (sites 50-107} | – | – | $35 |
| 105 creek campground (sites 50-107} | – | – | $35 |
| 50 creek campground (sites 50-107} | – | – | $35 |
| 52 creek campground (sites 50-107} | – | – | $35 |
| 54 creek campground (sites 50-107} | – | – | $35 |
| 57 creek campground (sites 50-107} | – | – | $35 |
| 58 creek campground (sites 50-107} | – | – | $35 |
| 59 creek campground (sites 50-107} | – | – | $35 |
| 61 creek campground (sites 50-107} | – | – | $35 |
| 62 creek campground (sites 50-107} | – | – | $35 |
| 63 creek campground (sites 50-107} | – | – | $35 |
| 64 creek campground (sites 50-107} | – | – | $35 |
| 65 creek campground (sites 50-107} | – | – | $35 |
| 66 creek campground (sites 50-107} | – | – | $35 |
| 67 creek campground (sites 50-107} | – | – | $35 |
| 69 creek campground (sites 50-107} | – | – | $35 |
| 70 creek campground (sites 50-107} | – | – | $35 |
| 71 creek campground (sites 50-107} | – | – | $35 |
| 72 creek campground (sites 50-107} | – | – | $35 |
| 74 creek campground (sites 50-107} | – | – | $35 |
| 75 creek campground (sites 50-107} | – | – | $35 |
| 77 creek campground (sites 50-107} | – | – | $35 |
| 80 creek campground (sites 50-107} | – | – | $35 |
| 81 creek campground (sites 50-107} | – | – | $35 |
| 82 creek campground (sites 50-107} | – | – | $35 |
| 83 creek campground (sites 50-107} | – | – | $35 |
| 84 creek campground (sites 50-107} | – | – | $35 |
| 85 creek campground (sites 50-107} | – | – | $35 |
| 86 creek campground (sites 50-107} | – | – | $35 |
| 87 creek campground (sites 50-107} | – | – | $35 |
| 88 creek campground (sites 50-107} | – | – | $35 |
| 89 creek campground (sites 50-107} | – | – | $35 |
| 90 creek campground (sites 50-107} | – | – | $35 |
| 91 creek campground (sites 50-107} | – | – | $35 |
| 92 creek campground (sites 50-107} | – | – | $35 |
| 94 creek campground (sites 50-107} | – | – | $35 |
| 96 creek campground (sites 50-107} | – | – | $35 |
| 97 creek campground (sites 50-107} | – | – | $35 |
| 99 creek campground (sites 50-107} | – | – | $35 |
| 102 creek campground (sites 50-107} | – | – | $35 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
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
Official limit 28 ft max camper/motorhome; 24 ft max trailer (California State Parks). Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Lake Tahoe Rig Fit tool
Donner Memorial State Park: questions answered
- What is the maximum RV length at Donner Memorial State Park?
- Official limit 28 ft max camper/motorhome; 24 ft max trailer (California State Parks) Official
- Does Donner Memorial State Park have RV hookups?
- Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
- When is Donner Memorial State Park open?
- Summer camping; the park itself stays open year-round for trails and winter recreation. Official
- How do I reserve a site at Donner Memorial State Park?
- Reservable on reservecalifornia.com (per the listing)
- Are pets allowed at Donner Memorial State Park?
- Pets allowed (per the listing)
Location
12593 Donner Pass Road
18.8 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
1.7 mi to Donner Lake (straight-line)
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Policies
- Max stay
- 15 nights
About
Donner Memorial State Park is located on Donner Lake in the Sierra-Nevada. Closed when not on reservations.mountain range. The park contains the Emigrant Trail Museum, with exhibits recounting the tragic story of the ill-fated Donner Party trapped in the are during the severe winter of 1846-47. The museum also
Amenities
Campfire AllowedFire RingFood LockerPicnic TableGrillHot WaterPets AllowedShower
Nearby activities
BicyclingBoatingNearby Boating Launch AvailableCampingFishingHikingMuseumPicnic AreaSwimmingVisitor Center
At a glance: all 16 facts with sources
At a glance
Managed by California State Parks (Donner Memorial State Park). Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the reservecalifornia.com listing. Anything we can't source says so.
- Max rig length
- Official limit 28 ft max camper/motorhome; 24 ft max trailer (California State Parks) Source: California State Parks
- Hookups & power
- Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
- Road & site access
- Listing 118 paved, 9 gravel site driveways
- Pets
- Listing Pets allowed
- Shade
- Listing 0 of 125 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
- Booking
- Listing Reservable on reservecalifornia.com
- Price
- Listing Lowest listed rate $35/night (live price once you pick dates)
- Stay limits
- Listing 15 nights max
- Getting there
- Listing 18.8 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 1.7 mi to Donner Lake (straight-line, not driving)
- Season
- Summer camping; the park itself stays open year-round for trails and winter recreation Source: California State Parks
- Pull-through / back-in · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water
- Not listed — check with campground
Nearby parks (straight-line): Sand Harbor 18.2 mi · Emerald Bay 26.1 mi
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Build around it
Things to do near Donner Lake
No rig? Fly & Drive
RV rentals for this stay
Picks are 28 ft or shorter — the official RV length limit here. Fly into Reno (~33 mi, ~55 min to Lake Tahoe, approx.) or rent locally.
Pick up near RNO2022 Minnie Winnie 22M
Sparks, NV · 8 mi from RNO airport (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehicleDelivery up to 40 miPets OK
Availability not connected · to estimate
from $217/nightvia RVRentals.com
Pick up near RNOStarlink Enabled Winnebago "LTL JOE" Seats 6, Sleeps 4, 125 mi/day!
Reno, NV · 5 mi from RNO airport (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehiclePets OK
to see if it's open
from $265/nightvia Outdoorsy
Delivers to Lake TahoeTahoe Campervan- Ram Promaster High Roof/Long Wheelbase
Truckee, CA
Delivery up to 50 miPets OK
to see if it's open
from $179/nightvia Outdoorsy
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Read comparison →Where Donner Memorial State Park fits
- Booking & agency
- Booking California State Parks at Lake Tahoe
- By rig & style
- Tent camping at Lake Tahoe · Van & truck camper camping at Lake Tahoe · Dog-friendly campgrounds at Lake Tahoe · Lakefront campgrounds at Lake Tahoe
- Near landmarks
- Campgrounds near Donner Memorial State Park
- Nearest alternatives
- Granite Flat (2.1 mi) · Village Camp Truckee (3.2 mi) · Goose Meadows (4.5 mi)
Other stays nearby
Village Camp Truckee
Full-hookup RV sites · Cabins / glamping
Available for your dates · 40 sitesSites from $80/night
≈ $160 est. for 2 nights · before taxes & fees
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Granite Flat
Tent sites · RV sites
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Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · Continue to Recreation.gov ↗
Goose Meadows
Tent sites · RV sites
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Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · Continue to Recreation.gov ↗