Donner Lake is known by locals as a place to enjoy a beautiful lake away from the Lake Tahoe crowds. It is lined on one side by public piers that anyone can enjoy.

Most homes here sit above the lake’s north shore and are surrounded by forest which shields them from nearby I-80. Everything from lake cottages to large modern homes can be found here. Prices are as varied as the offerings.

Residents enjoy proximity to Truckee as well as quick access to I-80, making it a desirable second home location for Bay Area residents, and providing an easy drive to Reno for full-time residents.