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Donner Lake Boat Ramp

Donner Lake Boat Ramp is a public two-lane launch facility on the northwest corner of Donner Lake in Truckee, offering 30 parking spaces for vehicles with trailers and accommodating boats 18-30 feet in length.

The facility features a carry-down walkway, fish cleaning station, restrooms, and floating docks, with daily passes available for California residents ($15) and out-of-state visitors ($30).

The ramp is staffed and open May-September, with unstaffed public access October-April, though water levels may be extremely low during off-season months.


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