California · Donner Summit
Clair Tappaan Lodge
Operated by Sierra Club
Elevation
7,000 ft
Sleeps
90
Approach
Drive-up
Approach time
0 hr
Difficulty
None
Activities
Ski, Hike
Season
Year-round
Ski quality
❄ 1/5 Skiing is incidental lift-access
Raw price
$65 to $100 pp/night or whole hut, est (verify Hipcamp)
Per person per night
$82
Booking difficulty
Moderate
Book ahead
3 months
Cell service
Limited
Water source
Potable
Data verified 2026-04-22
Notes
Historic 1934 Sierra Club lodge on Donner Summit. Drive-in year-round. Showers, wifi, catered meals available, 30 sleeping sites across multiple room types. Good base for day trips to Sugar Bowl, Royal Gorge, or into the backcountry toward the 4 Sierra Club huts.
Avalanche forecast
Sierra Avalanche Center
Read the forecast →Our read of the relevant forecast center. Check the bulletin before every winter tour. ATES-style terrain calls on this site are opinions, not formal assessments.
Location
Hut
39.3100, -120.3600
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Booking opens on the operator's own site.