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Donner Lake

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Ranked #590 of 905 attractions in Nevada
4.0 of 5 stars 2 Reviews
Description: Nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountains at an elevation of 6,000 feet, this serene lake is a popular site for outdoor recreation.
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Sacramento, California
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43 reviews 43 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Beautiful!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

This lake may be smaller than Lake Tahoe, but its located right off the I-80 just west of Truckee. Its a beautiful lake with mountains providing a nice backdrop. More

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“Picturesque”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 August 2011

We rented a cabin that was a bit up hill but still had a view of the lake. The place was perfect! Away from the college kids and parties down at the lake at night and just right for a family dinner out in the patio amongst the stars. The lake itself was calm and welcoming. The piers were great... More

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