Donner Lake
A sparkling, azure little jewel of the Sierras, Donner Lake is a clear, pristine blue alpine lake with wonderful recreational opportunities year-round. Summertime offers temperate, sunny, blue-sky days, just made for fishing, boating, and water other sports. Donner Lake as excellent access to backcountry hiking and mountain biking.
The West End beach of Donner Lake is a great place for a family picnic and a day in the sun, with an inviting sandy beach, a playground, and the cool, inviting lake for swimming and splashing. There are also many public docks which are a favorite for fishing, picnicking, and basking in the mountain sunshine. Additionally, the Donner Lake Property Owners’ Beach Club provides members with access to a private beach.
In winter, Donner Lake is transformed into a winter wonderland, just minutes away from four major ski areas: Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows, Northstar, and Sugar Bowl.
Donner Lake homes range from small, convenient condos; through a wide range of classic mountain cabins; to large, luxurious lakefront homes with amazing water views and docks.
The price range is from the high $200,000s for small, older, classic cabins to over $1M for lakefront property. Unique, charming Donner Lake is a one-of-a-kind place for that perfect cabin in the woods, with lakefront or close-to-the lake opportunities.
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