The Top 9 Lakes around Soda Springs
Looking to visit the best lakes around Soda Springs? 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 Soda Springs’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 14, 2025
Flora Lake
Highlight • Lake
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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Donner Lake Vista
Highlight • Viewpoint
Between the two segments of the abandoned Donner tunnel, the view opens across the valley and down to Donner Lake.
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Van Norden Meadow
Highlight (Segment) • Natural
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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Serene Lakes
Highlight • Lake
Serene Lakes are more off-the-beaten-path, so they tend to not be crowded with tourists. Historically, these were Native American fishing spots around trading routes. Obsidian arrowheads and petroglyphs have been …
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West End Beach Park
Highlight • Beach
The West Shore of Donner Lake is a public beach and park with a 12-acre day-use beach and American Red Cross-certified lifeguards. They are on the go during the summer, …
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Palisades Creek Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Palisades Creek Trail is a trail leading through a spectacular scenery of forests, meadows, and along cool swimming holes. Besides that, be prepared for fantastic views of the surrounding mountain!
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Donner Lake Rim Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
In the early season hiking still meets with snow, particularly at the north-facing slopes. The trail continues to Drifter Hut.
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Lake View Canyon Road
Highlight • Trail
On the south shore of Donner Lake this trail climbs gently for a couple of miles. After crossing train tracks it gets steeper.
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View of Donner Lake
Highlight • Viewpoint
From this point on Donner Pass Road, you get a panoramic view of Donner Lake, surrounded by pine forest, this is a spot well worth stopping at during your ride.
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