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Enjoy information on Ice House Reservoir in California where you can enjoy boat rentals, jet ski, water sports, and lake tours.  This reservoir has a moderate elevation of 5440 feet, and is nestled in the rolling hills along South Fork of Silver Creek.  The clear lake lies over 10 miles west and below the watershed's headwaters as it tumbles off of Mount Price near the peak of the Crystal Range within the Desolation Wilderness.  A paved boat ramp for launching moderate-sized power boats is free of charge and located in the Ice House Campground area just north of the dam.  A paved road provides access into the lake from Highway 50 or the Wentworth Springs Road via Georgetown.  All boating and craft are permitted and our rental services can accommodate you requests.  Both waterskiing, tubing, wakeboarding, and jet skiing are popular and fun for all size groups.  You can enjoy wind sailing and small sailboats especially in the afternoons.

There are three campgrounds which include; 1. Ice House Campground overseen by the Pacific Ranger District, Eldorado National Forest.  Generally open May 1-November 1. Includes 83 camping sites a few are easily to moderately wheelchair accessible, vault toilets, no hookups or showers.  2. Northwind Campground is operated by the Pacific Ranger District. Generally open May 1-November 1. Includes 9 units all of which are available for tent, trailer or R.V. 2 two-family units. The one vault toilet is wheelchair accessible, but none of the campsites. No hook-ups or showers. Dump station located at Ice House Campground.  3. Strawberry Point Campground is operated by the Pacific Ranger District. Generally open May 1-November 1. Includes 10 units all of which are available for tent trailer or R.V.   Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance for our watercraft rentals and charters.

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Visitors guide and information on Donner Lake boat rentals and jet ski company offering water sports and tours.  The lake is a freshwater lake in northeast California on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada and about ten miles northwest of the much larger Lake Tahoe which is one of the most visited lakes in California.  The lake is located in the town of Truckee, between Interstate 80 to the north and Schallenberger Ridge to the south.  Enjoy this historic lake with a private water sport tour with you family, friends, or business group. The route of U.S. 40 follows the northern shoreline, then climbs to Donner Pass from where the entire lake may be viewed in all it's splendor.

Donner lake and the pass were named after the unfortunate Donner Party, which spent its fateful winter near the lake in 1846.  Donner Memorial State Park is on the east end of the lake and provides campsites with access to several different beaches; reservation for watercraft and site are required in advance.  There are also various hiking trails and biking in the park.  Donner Memorial State Park wraps around the East and part of the South shore of the Lake, encompassing Scallenberger Ridge to the south.  Summer activities include, jet skis, camping, picnicking, boating, fishing, water-skiing, wind-surfing hiking and mountain biking.  Winter activities include cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.  The North shore of the Lake has public docks for both swimmers and boaters.  Every year the town of Truckee hosts the Donner Lake Triathlon.  Rental services are offered at all marinas and launch ramps.