The Top 17 Lakes around Truckee
Looking to visit the best lakes around Truckee? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Truckee’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 12, 2025
This is a well-travelled route that can be accessed from either end, Donner Pass Summit in the South or at the Donner Summit rest stop in the North. Two of …
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Between the two segments of the abandoned Donner tunnel, the view opens across the valley and down to Donner Lake.
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China Cove is a sandy cove on Donner Lake. This is a quieter and more relaxed one on the southern part of the lake. There is limited parking in the area.
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Donner Lake, situated at an elevation of 5,936 feet and with a depth of 328 feet, is fed by Summit Creek and Gregory Creek and drained by Donner Creek. The …
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Known by the Washoe as Yayalu Ipbeh, Van Norden is and important ecological zone and also forms the headwaters of the Yuba River. The area is under intense rehabilitation so it's important to stay on trail and leave no trace.
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