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Truckee, California: Donner Party Monument: Cannibals!

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Donner Party Monument - Cannibals!

At the Donner Party Monument, there are a lot of puddles on a rainy day.

[Jordan Flower, 10/25/2010]

Donner Party Monument: Cannibals!

Donner Memorial State Park

Address:
12593 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee, CA
Directions:
At Donner Memorial State Park. I-80 exit 184. Turn west onto Donner Pass Rd. The Park entrance will be on the left. Bear left to the Museum and Monument.
Hours:
Gates open dawn-dusk (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
530-582-7892
Admission:
Parking fee $10.
RA Rates:
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