California · Donner Summit
Hutchinson Lodge
Operated by Sierra Club
Elevation
7,000 ft
Sleeps
25
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
$35 to $60 pp/night or whole hut, est (verify Hipcamp)
Per person per night
$45
Booking difficulty
Moderate
Book ahead
3 months
Cell service
Limited
Water source
Potable
Data verified 2026-04-22
Notes
Sister lodge to Clair Tappaan on Donner Summit, group-rental focused. Sauna, showers, full kitchen, wood stoves, shared sleeping lofts. Drive-in year-round. Rent the whole lodge for group trips.
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.