Donner Lake Boating in a Nutshell
- Water Skiing, Wake Boarding, Tubing
- Personal Watercraft, Patio Boats, Fishing Boats, Pleasure Cruisers
- Kayaking, Canoeing, Windsurfing, Rafting, Paddleboarding
Donner Lake Boating
Boat traffic on Donner Lake follows the counter-clockwise rule. There is a 35 MPH speed limit during the day. Between sunset and sunrise the speed limit drops to 10 MPH. A 5 MPH limit governs boat traffic near beaches and other public areas. Watch for submerged boulders just east of China Cove.
Prevent the Spread of Invasive Species
Boat inspections to prevent the spread of invasive species to Donner Lake are mandatory before launching. For more information see Truckee Regional Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Program
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Donner Lake Marinas
Donner Lake Watersports and Marina
Two Locations:
Location 1: 15695 Donner Pass Rd. - Donner Lake Marina located at the west end of the lake just west of the launch ramp.
Marina:
- Facilities: Docks, Boat Rentals, Fuel available nearby
- Slips
Location 2: 12593 Donner Pass Road - on the east shore, inside Donner Memorial State Park.
(530) 582-5112 Website: Donner Lake Watersports and Marina
| Boat | Length | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel is included. Skis, Tubes, Boards, Wet Suits available. | ||
| Personal Watercraft | ~10' | 3 |
| Centurion FX44 Surfboat | 25' | 16 |
| Centurion Enzo Wakeboat | 23' | 12 |
| Chapparal 210SSI Ski & Wakeboat | 21' | 10 |
| Regal Ski boat | 20' | 8 |
| Runabout with Wakeboard Tower | 19' | 7-8 |
| Fishing Boat | 14' | 4-6 |
| Pontoon Boat | 21' | 10 |
| Pontoon Boat | 26' | 15 |
| Super Pontoon Boat | 28' | 20 |
| Hydrobikes | 1 | |
| Pedal Boats | 2 | |
| Kayaks (single or tandem) | 1 or 2 | |
| Canoes | 4 - 5 | |
| Stand-up Paddleboards | 12' | |
West End Beach Park
Boat Rentals and Boat Storage
Kayak and Paddleboard rentals are available at West End Beach
Park. Park admission:
children and seniors - residents $6, non-residents $10
resident adults (18-62) $8, non-resident $12
| Last Rental of the day is at 4:30 PM. | |
| Paddle [Pedal] Boats | |
|---|---|
| Single Kayaks | |
| Double Kayaks | |
| Stand-up Paddleboards | |
| Sailboat | |
| Inner Tubes | |
| Life Vest | |
They also rent storage space for kayaks and small boats such as canoes and rowing sculls. Rental space is seasonal or monthly, May to September. Contact the Truckee-Donner Parks and Recreation Department district office, 8924 Donner Pass Road.
