Tahoe-Donner
is a resort area of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range in Northern California, near Donner Lake and the town of Truckee, and approximately 30 minutes to the north shore of Lake Tahoe. This is a four-season resort area, with much to do each season of the year. Within minutes you can be at world-class ski resorts such as Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows, Sugar Bowl and Northstar. "Snow Play" areas offering sledding and tubing can be found at various spots along the mountain roads in the Tahoe Donner region, and Royal Gorge, which is a well-known cross-country ski area is just a short drive away. In summertime, the Truckee River offers fantastic rafting opportunities, and hiking and biking trails can be found all over the Tahoe Donner area. Swimming is available at Donner Lake and Lake Tahoe, and other activities include fishing and boating, kayaking, rock climbing and golf. The quaint alpine mountain town of Truckee is filled with interesting shops and restaurants, and Interstate 80, which passes through the town, makes it easy for exploring the whole Tahoe Donner region. The town of Truckee lies just west of the Nevada State line, and Donner Lake is situated within the Town Limits. For gambling, shows and other nightlife, South Lake Tahoe is about a 40-minute drive away and Reno is approximately 50 minutes away.
Surrounding areas: Donner Lake, California (2.1 mi), Truckee, California (5.0 mi), Northstar, California (10.2 mi), Squaw Valley, California (10.7 mi), Olympic Valley, California (12.2 mi), Alpine Meadows, California (12.3 mi), Cedar Flat, California (13.1 mi)
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Tahoe Donner Vacation Rentals
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Tahoe Donner Weather & Climate
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The Sierra Nevada Mountains of California, just west of the Nevada state line has an alpine mountain climate. This high mountain region is known as one of the chilliest spots in the country, which comes as a big surprise to many that visit California. Nestled between the Sierra Nevada peaks, the towns of Truckee and Graeagle, and the Donner Lake region, often gets an inversion, whereby cold air is trapped overnight, thus the reason for the extreme cold temperatures in the very early morning hours - even in summertime. As the sun comes up, the temperature begins to rise and daytime highs are usually quite pleasant. Large amounts of snow are received in the higher elevations of the Sierras - up to 40 feet. Rain is possible any month of the year, although most occurs October through April. Mountain weather conditions can change quickly, and rain in the lower elevations can mean snow, sleet or ice in the higher elevations.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
39°F |
14°F |
6.89 in. |
- |
| February |
42°F |
16°F |
6.72 in. |
- |
| March |
45°F |
21°F |
5.83 in. |
- |
| April |
51°F |
25°F |
2.50 in. |
- |
| May |
60°F |
31°F |
1.55 in. |
- |
| June |
71°F |
36°F |
0.76 in. |
- |
| July |
79°F |
41°F |
0.47 in. |
- |
| August |
79°F |
40°F |
0.59 in. |
- |
| September |
72°F |
35°F |
1.11 in. |
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| October |
61°F |
28°F |
2.18 in. |
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| November |
47°F |
21°F |
4.92 in. |
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| December |
39°F |
15°F |
5.48 in. |
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Tahoe Donner Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Truckee Tahoe airport (TRK) located about 7 miles southeast of Tahoe Donner in Truckee, California, the Reno Tahoe International airport (RNO) located approximately 28 miles east of Tahoe Donner in Reno, Nevada, the Reno Stead airport (4SD) located roughly 30 miles northeast of Tahoe Donner in Reno, Nevada, the Lake Tahoe airport (TVL) located around 34 miles south of Tahoe Donner in South Lake Tahoe, California, and finally the Minden Tahoe airport (MEV) located about 37 miles southeast of Tahoe Donner in Minden, Nevada.
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Tahoe Donner Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Playland Park | Reno | NV | 27.4 mi. | | | Wild Island | Sparks | NV | 30.5 mi. | | | Tahoe Amusement Park | South Lake Tahoe | CA | 32.8 mi. | | | Funderland | Sacramento | CA | 84.7 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Wild Island Family Adventure Park | Sparks | NV | 30.5 mi. | | | Waterworld USA | Sacramento | CA | 84.7 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Coyote Moon Golf Club | Truckee | CA | 5.0 mi. | | | Tahoe Donner Golf Club | Truckee | CA | 5.0 mi. | | | Ponderosa Golf Course | Truckee | CA | 6.1 mi. | | | Tahoe City Golf Course | Tahoe City | CA | 14.3 mi. | | | Old Brockway Golf Course | Kings Beach | CA | 15.3 mi. | | | Lake Ridge Golf Course | Reno | NV | 27.2 mi. | | | Northgate Golf Club | Reno | NV | 27.2 mi. | | | Rosewood Lakes Golf Course | Reno | NV | 27.2 mi. | | | Washoe Golf Course | Reno | NV | 27.2 mi. | | | Wolf Run Golf Club at Fieldcreek Ranch | Reno | NV | 27.2 mi. | | | Sierra Sage Golf Course | Reno | NV | 28.0 mi. | | | Brookside Municipal Golf Course | Reno | NV | 29.1 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Northstar-at-Tahoe | Truckee | CA | 5.0 mi. | | | Tahoe Donner | Truckee | CA | 5.0 mi. | | | Donner Ski Ranch | Norden | CA | 5.1 mi. | | | Sugar Bowl Tahoe | Norden | CA | 5.1 mi. | | | Squaw Valley | Olympic Valley | CA | 12.9 mi. | | | Alpine Meadows | Tahoe City | CA | 14.4 mi. | | | Diamond Peak | Incline Village | NV | 17.4 mi. | | | Ski Homewood | Homewood | CA | 19.3 mi. | | | Mount Rose Ski Area | Reno | NV | 27.4 mi. | | | Heavenly Ski Resort | South Lake Tahoe | CA | 33.1 mi. | | | Sierra-at-Tahoe | Twin Bridges | CA | 38.3 mi. | | | Kirkwood Ski Resort | Kirkwood | CA | 46.2 mi. | | | Bear Valley | Bear Valley | CA | 62.7 mi. | | | Dodge Ridge | Pinecrest | CA | 75.4 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Donner Memorial State Park | | CA | 2.8 mi. | | | Burton Creek State Park | | CA | 13.2 mi. | | | Tahoe State Park | | CA | 14.7 mi. | | | Kings Beach State Park | | CA | 15.9 mi. | | | Sugar Pine Point State Park | | CA | 22.4 mi. | | | Lake Tahoe State Park | | NV | 24.0 mi. | | | Washoe Lake State Park | | NV | 27.4 mi. | | | D L Bliss State Park | | CA | 27.5 mi. | | | Snyder Meadows State Park | | NV | 28.5 mi. | | | Emerald Bay State Park | | CA | 29.5 mi. | | | Plumas Eureka State Park | | CA | 36.3 mi. | | | Dayton State Park | | NV | 37.8 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Emigrant Trail Museum | Truckee | CA | 5.0 mi. | (History) | | W.M. Keck Museum | Reno | NV | 27.4 mi. | (History) | | Nevada Historical Society | Reno | NV | 27.4 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Fleischmann Planetarium | Reno | NV | 27.4 mi. | (Science) | | National Automobile Museum | Reno | NV | 27.4 mi. | (Technology) | | Nevada Museum of Art | Reno | NV | 27.4 mi. | (Art) | | Stewart Indian Museum | Carson City | NV | 30.0 mi. | (History) | | Nevada State Railroad Museum | Carson City | NV | 30.0 mi. | (Technology) | | Genoa Courthouse Museum | Genoa | NV | 33.1 mi. | (History) | | Portola Railroad Museum | Portola | CA | 33.4 mi. | (Technology) | | Vernon Wood Museum of Art | Dayton | NV | 37.2 mi. | (Art) | | Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center | Gardnerville | NV | 39.9 mi. | (History) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Sacramento Zoo | Sacramento | CA | 84.7 mi. | | | Micke Grove Zoo | Lodi | CA | 100.3 mi. | |
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