Location Residence Contact Information Location Located in the high sierra's, Donner Lake, CA is surrounded by snow covered mountains sharp rocks and dense conifer forests. The nightime sky is is clear enough to see blazing shooting stars and vivid detail in the milky way. Skiing, water and snow, is one of the major motivators for visitors.
Summer is hot but the nights are always nippy.
Warm jackets are required in the evening, especially with the cross winds on the summit. Camping, biking, hiking and rock climbing are also favored summer sports up here. Spring and Fall are often the most pleasant times in between tourist traffic. Autumn colors go well against the evergreen background and Spring flowers begin to bloom even while there is still snow on the ground. A Winter can catch even the locals by surprise, just as it did with the famous Donner Party.