2. Donner Memorial State Park

TRUCKEE.   Now a center for recreation and outdoor fun, this park also holds the memories of pioneer struggles, especially in regard to the Donner Party, who suffered a winter in the area and resorted to cannibalism to survive. Now, the tract of land in the Sierra Nevada range offers a wealth of warm- and cold-weather possibilities, including camping, fishing, hiking, boating, skiing, and more. Plus, the onsite museum charts local history and geology, and a memorial to the Donner party documents the conditions through which the survivors lived.   (© 10Best)

Hours:

Park (Memorial Day weekend - First Snowfall)  Daily Sunrise-Sunset Emigrant Trail Museum  Daily 10am-4pm

Admission:

Day Use Parking Per Vehicle $6 Camping Fees $20 - $25 Emigrant Trail Museum Adult $2; Child (6-12) $1; Child (0-5) Free

Payment Methods:

Website: Visit the Donner Memorial State Park website »

Type: Outdoor Activities, Parks

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