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Typical campsite at Donner Memorial State Park Campground.
Typical campsite at Donner Memorial State Park Campground.
Typical campsite at Donner Memorial State Park Campground.
Typical campsite at Donner Memorial State Park Campground.
Campground restrooms.
Looking down Donner Lake from near China Cove. Donner Peak (8,020') stands tall center left, rising above the notch of Donner Pass.
China Cove is home to a popular swimming beach.
The Donner Creek outlet is a big draw in summer.