Donner
Lake rests at an elevation of 5,969 feet in the beautiful Tahoe
National Forest 2 miles west of Truckee. Donner has 7.5 miles
of alpine covered shoreline and crystal clear blue water. There
are three campgrounds offering tent, trailer, or RV camping as
well as two resorts located at the lake. All boating is permitted
as well as water-skiing and jet-skis. Swimming is permitted and
there is a nice swim beach located on the south shore. Donner
offers improved launching facilities as well as a full service
marina with boat rentals located on the north side of the lake.
For the fisherman, Donner holds a good population of rainbow and
brown trout as well as kokanee salmon. For more information contact
Donner State Park at (530) 582-7892. Mountain Hardware (530) 587-4844.
Camping Information (530) 582-7892. Camping Reservations (800)
444-7275.
Donner
Lake Ski Area Information
Located
in Truckee, CA, Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area is committed to
being The place for family fun and learning. Wide-open
bowls, uncrowded slopes, great beginner terrain, excellent grooming,
and a friendly, courteous staff await you. Our size allows us
to deliver that personal touch that the larger ski areas can't
always provide.
For
more information (530) 587-9444.
Donner
Lake Area Information - Telephone Numbers
Advanced
Plumbing: 587-4588
All-Star Carpet Care: 587-3045
Bear League:
525-PAWS (7297)
Mike Donnelly Construction: 587-4432
TNT Pest Control: 582-8858
Donner Lake Gift Shop: 587-6748
Donner
Lake Kitchen
(Breakfast & Lunch): 587-3119
Donner Lake Marina: 582-5112
Donner
Lake Village Resort:
587-6081 {(800) 621-6664}
Donner
Memorial State Park:
Camping: (800) 444-PARK; Museum: 582-7892
Donner
Pines Market:
587-3453
Freed's Snow Removal: 587-4236
Heat-Tech:
587-7061
JT Electric: 587-9808
William Cannon, General Contractor: 587-2938
Lakeland Appliance: 587-3586
Lakeview Plumbing: 587-3315
Loch
Leven Lodge:
587-3773
Madigan’s
Grille & Tavern:
(Dinners & Catering) 587-8444
Minnis Maintenance: 587-2950
Sierra
Angler's Guide Service
& Keith Kerrigan Contractor: 582-5689
Snow Patrol Snow Removal Service: 587-8307
Southwest
Gas:
(800) 832-2555 or (800) 772-4555 {Emergencies}
Tahoe-Truckee
Unified School District:
582-2500; Fax: 582-7606 or e-mail
TOWN
of TRUCKEE:
582-7700
Truckee POLICE Department 550-2320
{{EMERGENCY: 9-1-1}}
Dispatch: 550-2320
(24-hours)
Business: 550-2323
(Records & General Questions; 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.)
Administration:
550-2328 (8 a.m. - 5 p.m.)
Investigations:
550-2334 (8 a.m. - 5 p.m.)
Truckee Donner
P.U.D.:
587-3896 {{after-hours EMERGENCY: 587-2102}}
Truckee
Donner Recreation & Park Dist.:
582-7720
Truckee Fire Protection Dist.: 582-7850 {{EMERGENCY: 9-1-1}}
Truckee
Overhead Door, Inc.:
587-1967
West
End Bistro:
550-7770; FAX 550-7771
West End Snow Clearing: 587-5941