Donner Memorial State Park

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Tahoe State Recreation Area

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Sugar Pine Point State Park

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D.L. Bliss State Park

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Emerald Bay State Park

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Washoe Meadows State Park

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Your Local Tahoe-Truckee State Parks Advocate

Tahoe-Truckee area California State Parks are unique treasures. We provide critical program, volunteer and financial support to our valued cultural and natural resources. Because of our work, our parks will continue to be places of education and inspiration for generations to come.

Tahoe-Truckee California State Parks needs you, too. Here's how you can help:

DONATE TODAY. We are raising funds to support many critical projects in our parks ranging from historic structures restoration to trail maintenance to program and volunteer support. Your donations make these projects possible.

Check out the EVENTS CALENDAR.  We have lots of fun and educational programs and fundraisers all year long.  Do not be disappointed and buy your tickets early as we tend to sell out!

SHOP. Purchase videos, books and gifts at our year-round park store at Donner Memorial State Park and our Lake Tahoe stores at Emerald Bay and Sugar Pine Point, open through September 30.

BECOME A MEMBER. Member benefits include special invitations, newsletters, store discounts, free tour passes and more.  Join today and take a free tour!

 

NEWS FROM THE FOUNDATION

Evening Soiree at the MansionWin a gourmet dinner at the Hellman-Erhman Mansion for you and 15 of your friends! Only 100 tickets will be sold. Winner will be drawn July 20th on Living History Day. Click here to learn more. 

The gorgeous new Donner State Park Visitor Center is now open.  SSPF has provided the funds for State Parks to hire the initial staff, start up the volunteer program and develop a school group visitation program to begin this Fall. Here are some FAQs about the importance of this project and how funding is used.
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Check out our events calendar and make your plans today. 

 



Where Your Donation Goes

Donations and store profits go to the Sierra State Parks Foundation to support programs such as:

  • Education
  • Interpretation (cultural and environmental education)
  • Restoration and preservation of historic buildings
  • Visitor services staffing