DONNER LAKE

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RESERVOIR CALIFORNIA

Donner Lake


April 24, 2024

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Donner Lake is a freshwater lake located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California, USA. The lake was named after the Donner Party, a group of pioneers who became stranded in the area during the winter of 1846-47. The hydrology of the lake is primarily fed by the Donner Creek, which flows into the Truckee River. Snowmelt from the surrounding mountains also contributes to the lake's water supply. Donner Lake is known for its clear, blue waters and recreational activities such as boating, fishing, and camping. The lake has been used for irrigation in the past, but it is primarily a recreational destination for tourists and locals alike. The snowpack surrounding the lake is essential to the water supply in the region, and the lake plays a critical role in the hydrology of the Truckee River watershed.



Geolocation -120.264, 39.323
Elevation 5,945 ft
24hr Change None%
Percent of Normal None%
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Area Boat Ramps

SMOKEY LANE 44-50, ALLEGHANY
Upper Yuba Watershed, California
LAKE SPAULDING ROAD 10260, NEVADA CITY
Upper Yuba Watershed, California
CAPT ROBERTS BOATING SITE
Truckee Watershed, California
WOODCAMP ACCESS ROAD NEVADA COUNTY
Upper Yuba Watershed, California
PROSSER LAKE RESERVOIR
Truckee Watershed, California
SALMON LAKE ROAD 1500, SIERRA CITY
Upper Yuba Watershed, California
SALMON LAKE -BOAT RAMP BOATING SITE
Upper Yuba Watershed, California
MEADOW LAKE ROAD NEVADA COUNTY
Upper Yuba Watershed, California
SARDINE LAKE ROAD 990, SIERRA CITY
Upper Yuba Watershed, California
HENNESS PASS ROAD, SIERRAVILLE
Upper Yuba Watershed, California

Rafting & Kayaking

SILVER LAKE TO MEADOW VALLEY
East Branch North Fork Feather Watershed, California
HEADWATERS TO BUCKS LAKE
North Fork Feather Watershed, California
CONFLUENCE WITH EAST AND WEST BRANCHES OF NELSON CREEK TO CONFLUENCE WITH MIDDLE FORK FEATHER WSR
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, California
CONFLUENCE OF SPANISH CREEK AND INDIAN CREEK TO CONFLUENCE WITH NORTH FORK FEATHER RIVER
North Fork Feather Watershed, California
STATE PARK TO CONFLUENCE WITH MIDDLE FORK FEATHER WSR
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, California
HEADWATERS TO MIDDLE FORK FEATHER WSR
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, California
FRENCHMAN RESERVOIR TO NF BOUNDARY
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, Nevada
HEADWATERS TO CONFLUENCE WITH NELSON CREEK
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, California
NF BOUNDARY TO CONFLUENCE WITH NORTH FORK FEATHER RIVER
North Fork Feather Watershed, California
CARIBOU RESERVOIR TO BELDON
North Fork Feather Watershed, California

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Idlewild Park

Anaho Island National Wildlife Refuge

Newlands Circle

Portola City Park

Cedar Drive

Oxbow Park

Glendale Park

Mogul Park

Lundsford Park

Honey Lake Wildlife Area

                                                                                                                       
                                               
ALPHA OMEGA OBSERVATION SITE
RED ROCKS SCENIC AREA
The Red Rocks Scenic Area is located in the Honey-Eagle Lakes watershed of Nevada. It spans over 195,000 acres and offers breathtaking views of towering red-rock formations and sandstone cliffs. ...
HANGMANS BRIDGE
Hangman's Bridge, located in the Upper Carson watershed in California, is a historical landmark that is shrouded in mystery and legend. The bridge is believed to have been built in ...
WASHINGTON OVERLOOK OBSERVATION SITE
JUMBO GRADE
Jumbo Grade is a popular recreational area in the Truckee watershed in Nevada. It is located along the eastern slope of the Virginia Range and is easily accessible from Reno. ...
KYBURZ MARSH WATCHABLE WILDLIFE SITE
ANGORA RIDGE

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