Tahoe Donner HOA Amenities
Tahoe Donner is located in the upper region of Truckee, California, within 5 miles of Donner Lake and less than 20 miles from Lake Tahoe.
Tahoe Donner Association manages two ski areas, restaurants, a golf course, equestrian center & campground that are available to the public. The association also manages other amenities for the exclusive use of more than 6,300 property owners.
The amenities at Tahoe Donner include access to Donner Lake, an equestrian center, tennis courts, pools, spa, workout room, locker rooms, golf, downhill skiing, cross country skiing, hiking trails, and programs for kids. The fees are $1097 annually for use of the Northwoods club house and access to Donner Lake. Then you get member prices for the golf course, equestrian center, and the ski area. For access to Trout Creek rec center, there are additioanl dues of $197 per year for four passes.
· Elevation: 6,200 - 8,000 feet
· Established in 1970.
· First home built in 1972.
· Property owners association of approximately 6,000 acres.
· 3,300 acres owned and managed by the association.
· Of the 3,300 acres, 1,300 acres are interspersed among homes.
· Elevation ranges from 6,200 to almost 8,000 feet.
· Forest type ranges from eastside pine to true fir with a large area covered in brush.
· Use prior to subdivision - general forest management
· Two saw mills operated along Trout Creek during the late 1800's and a railroad spur from Hobart Mills operated along Alder Creek into Tahoe Donner.
· Area was heavily logged through the 1920's.
· 6,300 memberships (19,074 members).
· 5,948 residential lots, as of 1/1/02 4,662 lots developed.
· 20% of the homes are primary residents while 80% are second homes.
· 55% of second homes are owned by people from the bay area and 13% from the Sacramento area.
Alder Creek Campground:
Alder Creek Campground is tucked away in a quiet location along the banks of Alder Creek in Tahoe Donner. This beautiful, well-maintained campground is loaded with amenities.
· Tent campsites
· Fire rings
· Flush toilets
· Hot showers
· Hiking trails
· Group area
· RV sites w/electric & water
· Barbecues
· Laundry
· RV dump station
· Horseshoes
· Sandbox
· Ping-pong
· Badminton
· Volleyball
The Beach Club Marina:
The Beach Club Marina is equipped with a snack bar. Hours of
operation are 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily. On the menu are salads,
hamburgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs, grilled chicken,
peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, french fries, nachos,
ice cream, drinks, and much more. Beer and wine are not
available at the Beach Club Marina.
· Enjoy your meal on the large deck overlooking beautiful
Donner Lake.
· The retail/rental office provides a quicker and more pleasurable rental experience. Don't bother driving to town for film, sunglasses, or sunscreen--it's all available at the Beach Club Marina. We also have canoes, pedalboats, kayaks (one and two-man), windsurfers, and sailboats for rent.
· Boat launch ramp (members only)
· Sandy beach on Donner Lake
· Roped-off swimming area with platform where no boats are allowed
Northwoods Pool:
Northwoods Pool is a place for the entire family to enjoy a warm summer day surrounded by towering pines and beautiful Bennett Flat. Northwoods Pool is conveniently located near Northwoods Clubhouse, Pizza On The Hill, two playgrounds, the Tennis Center, and three Bocce Ball courts (opening soon).
The Northwoods Pool has the following features for your convenience: Lifeguard on duty, wading area, equipment check-out, changing rooms/restrooms, playground, picnic and barbecue areas, children's life jackets, deep-water aerobics, private swim lessons and a water slide.
Tennis Center:
· 11 hard courts
· 2 Practice walls
· Lessons, clinic, and events
· Pro shop and retail merchandise
· Lounge area with TV, VCR, and coffee
· Automatic ball machine
· Restrooms, showers, and day lockers
· Shaded viewing deck
· Stringing and racquet repair services
· Outdoor patio with barbecue and fire pit
· Soft drinks, snacks, ice cream, and candy
Tahoe Donner Golf Course:
Championship 18-hole course (semi-private)
Blue
74.2 137 7,002
White
72.4 130 6,562
Red
72.7 137 5,588
Gold
68.6 129 4,997
· Pro shop
· Rental clubs
· Driving range
· Lessons and clinics
Tahoe Donner Property Owners: Receive a 10%
discount on all non-sale merchandise when
presenting your member ID card at time of purchase.
Tahoe Donner Cross Country Center:
Number of Trails:
· 48
Kilometers of Trails:
· 114
Acres of Terrain:
· 4,800
Trail Rating:
· 16 beginner
· 24 intermediate
· 4 advanced
· 1 expert
· 2 "wilderness" trails (groomed for diagonal striding only)
· 2 snowshoe only trails
Warming Huts:
· 5
Track Systems:
· 3
Elevations:
· Day Lodge 6,600 ft
· Euer Valley 6,500 ft
· Hawk's Peak 7,729 ft
Total Vertical Feet:
· 1,307 ft
Average Annual Snowfall:
· 360 inches
Daily Hours:
· 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Night Skiing:
· 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Wednesdays Only.




Tahoe Donner is located on the west side of Truckee and approximately five miles from Donner Lake and 17 miles north of Lake Tahoe. Tahoe Donner HOA amenities include pools, tennis courts, miles of trials, and a private beach at Donner Lake. The following link lists the most recent Tahoe Donner real estate listings to hit the market.