Donner Ski Ranch
A ski area, 2 mi east of Soda Springs
About 179 inches of snow a year
The nearest weather station records about 179" of snow in a normal winter, with January nights around 23°. When to go ↓
Soda Springs is the nearest base
Soda Springs is 2 miles west, with 18 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Sacramento
Sacramento is about 80 miles southwest (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
An airport 11 miles away
Truckee Tahoe (TKF) has airline service, about 11 miles from Donner Ski Ranch.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals and Overture places to stay, Census town figures.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Soda Springs.
Where to stay near Donner Ski Ranch
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Truckee (39) and Soda Springs (18).
- 1Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley
- 2Sugar Bowl
- 3Northstar at Tahoe
- 4Palisades Tahoe Alpine Meadows
- 5Mount Rose Ski Tahoe
- 6Homewood
Truckee
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
17,066 people · 48% vacation homes
8 mi east of Donner Ski Ranch
Sunnyside-Tahoe City
1,599 people · 66% vacation homes
15 mi southeast of Donner Ski Ranch
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Donner Ski Ranch | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truckee 48% vacation homes | 8 mi east | 10 min | 39 21 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 7 lodges & cabins · 7 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 17,066 | $948K | C+ |
| Soda Springs 62% vacation homes | 2 mi west | 5 min | 18 11 hotels · 6 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel | 150 | $840K | — |
| Sunnyside-Tahoe City 66% vacation homes | 15 mi southeast | 20 min | 15 5 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 5 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 1,599 | $1,019K | — |
| Tahoe Vista 68% vacation homes | 16 mi east | 25 min | 15 7 hotels · 8 lodges & cabins | 1,048 | $1,039K | — |
| Kingvale 100% vacation homes | 5 mi west | 10 min | 3 1 motel · 2 campgrounds | — | — | — |
| Dollar Point 67% vacation homes | 15 mi southeast | 25 min | 8 6 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 1,477 | $846K | — |
| Kings Beach 44% vacation homes | 18 mi east | 25 min | 11 4 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel | 2,736 | $772K | — |
| Tahoma 77% vacation homes | 21 mi southeast | 30 min | 15 7 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds | 873 | $901K | — |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Donner Ski Ranch
Other well-known places within 47 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
110 mi⛷ Ski areaPalisades Tahoe Olympic Valley108 runs · 2,539 ft vertical⛷2in town⛷ Ski areaSugar Bowl Resort87 runs · 1,452 ft vertical⛷312 mi⛷ Ski areaNorthstar at Tahoe Resort125 runs · 2,311 ft vertical⛷412 mi⛷ Ski areaPalisades Tahoe Alpine Meadows94 runs · 2,270 ft vertical
524 mi⛷ Ski areaMount Rose Ski Tahoe55 runs · 1,625 ft vertical⛷619 mi⛷ Ski areaHomewood Ski Area70 runs · 1,639 ft vertical⛷35 mi⛷ Ski areaHeavenly Mountain Resort141 runs · 3,370 ft vertical
46 mi⛷ Ski areaKirkwood Mountain Resort52 runs · 1,650 ft verticalPhoto credits
Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley: Jonnyboyca at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Mount Rose Ski Tahoe: Beesmill, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Kirkwood Mountain Resort: Gabeguss, CC BY-SA 3.0
Visiting Donner Ski Ranch
What town is Donner Ski Ranch near?
Soda Springs, CA, about 2 miles west.
How far is Donner Ski Ranch from Sacramento?
About 80 miles southwest of Sacramento, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Donner Ski Ranch?
Truckee Tahoe (TKF), about 11 miles away. The nearest big hub is Reno Tahoe (RNO), about 33 miles.
Where should I stay near Donner Ski Ranch?
Truckee (8 mi, 39 places to stay), Soda Springs (2 mi, 18 places to stay) and Sunnyside-Tahoe City (15 mi, 15 places to stay).
Tips from people in Soda Springs
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.