Lake Tahoe attractions

Located in the northern Sierra Nevada mountains, Tahoe National Forest encompasses more than 800,000 acres (324,000 hectares) of dense forest, rivers, snowcapped mountains, canyons, and lakes, providing you ample opportunity for outdoor recreation in Northern California.

Part of Donner Memorial State Park, the Emigrant Trail Museum recounts stories of the pioneers who traveled through this area in the mid-1800s, including the infamous Donner Party. The small museum, also known as the park’s Visitor Center, features artifacts about the history of this part of the Sierra Nevada, including the native people and the railroad construction.