Discover a stay unlike any other at Clair Tappaan Lodge, where adventure begins right outside your door. Nestled among towering trees with Donner Pass as a stunning alpine backdrop, our historic mountain lodge offers cozy accommodations, welcoming shared spaces, and amenities designed to keep you connected to the outdoors. With unique event venues, a convenient location near Lake Tahoe, and a strong commitment to sustainability, we provide an inspiring basecamp for travelers seeking both comfort and exploration. For those ready to venture even deeper into the wild, extend your experience in one of our four backcountry huts-Peter Grubb, Benson, Bradley, and Ludlow-located throughout the Donner Summit-Lake Tahoe region and available year-round. These rustic alpine retreats accommodate up to 15 guests (12 at Benson Hut) and feature sleeping lofts, wood stoves, and classic outhouses. Perfect for adventurous travelers, the huts offer a memorable backcountry experience reminiscent of camping-without the tents-blending solitude, simplicity, and the magic of the Sierra Nevada. Whether you're relaxing at the lodge or trekking to a remote hut, Clair Tappaan Lodge invites you to immerse yourself in nature, embrace adventure, and experience one of the most unique stays near Lake Tahoe.
Baggage storage
Lounge
Welcome drink
24-hour check-in
All-inclusive meals
Board games / puzzles
Boating
Books, DVDs, music for kids
Breakfast Buffet
Breakfast, Continental
Canoeing
Carbon monoxide detector
Chocolate / Cookies
Contactless check-in / check-out
Cycling
Electric vehicle charging station
Express check-in / check-out
Face masks available for guests
Fire extinguishers
Fireplace
Fireplace, outdoor
First aid kits
Fishing
Fruit
Game room
Golf course within 3.5 km / 2 mi
Guest parking
Heating
Hiking
Hot Tub
Indoor play area
Internet
Invoices
Kid-friendly buffet
Kids' meals
Library
Linens, towels, laundry washed per local authority guidelines
Local safety protocols followed
Lockers
Movie nights
Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Refillable water stations
Self-service laundry
Shared lounge / TV area
Ski equipment rental
Skiing
Smoke alarms
Smoke-free property
Special diet meals (on request)
Sun deck
Table tennis / Ping pong
8 bed bunk room
Relax in our welcoming 8 bed dormitory-style accommodations, thoughtfully designed for guests traveling with friends, family, or larger groups. Each dorm is furnished with sturdy twin-sized bunk beds, offering a comfortable and social lodging experience. For added privacy and convenience, we provide separate dormitories for men and women. Our group rooms can accommodate between five and eighteen guests, making them an ideal option for group adventures and shared mountain experiences.
110-120 volt circuits
Wireless internet (WiFi)
Microwave
6 bed bunk room
Relax in our welcoming 6 bed dormitory-style accommodations, thoughtfully designed for guests traveling with friends, family, or larger groups. Each dorm is furnished with sturdy twin-sized bunk beds, offering a comfortable and social lodging experience. For added privacy and convenience, we provide separate dormitories for men and women. Our group rooms can accommodate between five and eighteen guests, making them an ideal option for group adventures and shared mountain experiences.
10 bed bunk room
Relax in our welcoming 10 bed dormitory-style accommodations, thoughtfully designed for guests traveling with friends, family, or larger groups. Each dorm is furnished with sturdy twin-sized bunk beds, offering a comfortable and social lodging experience. For added privacy and convenience, we provide separate dormitories for men and women. Our group rooms can accommodate between five and eighteen guests, making them an ideal option for group adventures and shared mountain experiences.
5 bed bunk room
Relax in our welcoming 5 bed dormitory-style accommodations, thoughtfully designed for guests traveling with friends, family, or larger groups. Each dorm is furnished with sturdy twin-sized bunk beds, offering a comfortable and social lodging experience. For added privacy and convenience, we provide separate dormitories for men and women. Our group rooms can accommodate between five and eighteen guests, making them an ideal option for group adventures and shared mountain experiences.
12 bed bunk room
Relax in our welcoming 12 bed dormitory-style accommodations, thoughtfully designed for guests traveling with friends, family, or larger groups. Each dorm is furnished with sturdy twin-sized bunk beds, offering a comfortable and social lodging experience. For added privacy and convenience, we provide separate dormitories for men and women. Our group rooms can accommodate between five and eighteen guests, making them an ideal option for group adventures and shared mountain experiences.
2 bed private room
Our two-person rooms are an excellent choice for guests seeking a comfortable and private retreat. Each room is thoughtfully appointed with two twin-sized bunk mattresses and convenient storage space for personal belongings. Guests may find either side-by-side bunk configurations or traditional top-and-bottom bunks, offering a simple yet cozy setting ideal for rest after a day of adventure.
10 bed mens dorm
Relax in our Men's only dormitory-style accommodations, thoughtfully designed for guests traveling with friends or as part of a larger group. The dorm is furnished with sturdy twin-sized bunk beds, providing a comfortable and communal lodging experience. The dorm can accommodate up to 10 adults.
18 bed women's dorm
Relax in our Women's only dormitory-style accommodations, thoughtfully designed for guests traveling with friends or as part of a larger group. The dorm is furnished with sturdy twin-sized bunk beds, sitting chairs and tables, providing a comfortable and communal lodging experience. The dorm can accommodate up to 18 adults.
Hutchinson Lodge
Your perfect rustic getaway starts here at the Hutchinson Lodge. Built in 1924 as a winter retreat for Sierra ski enthusiasts, Hutchinson Lodge was the original Sierra Ski Club and is a neighbor to the Clair Tappaan Lodge. As this lodge is not staffed, guests should bring their own pillow, bedding, towels, toiletries, and food. The lodge has a full kitchen, bathrooms and private sauna. The lodge does not have cable T.V. or internet. Maximum capacity is 25.
Coffee maker
Private sauna
Full kitchen
Peter Grubb Hut
Stay in the midst of the wild when you stay in one of our backcountry huts. The Peter Grub Hut is located in the Donner Summit, just a short hike from I-80. This historic backcountry hut accommodates 15 people and includes a sleeping loft, solar powered lighting, gas cooking stove, wood stove, and an outhouse. The hut is perfect for adventurous travelers looking for an experience in the Sierra around Donner Summit. Hut Amenities: An upstairs sleeping loft that accommodates up to 15 guests. A main room with a wood-burning stove, tables, and a kitchen area. Side rooms that store firewood and maintenance supplies. A two-story outhouse 75 ft. WNW of the hut.
Benson Hut
Stay in the midst of the wild when you stay in one of our backcountry huts. The Benson Hut is located directly on the Sierra crest at an elevation of about 8,500'. This historic backcountry hut accommodates 12 people and includes a sleeping loft, wood stove, and outhouse. The hut is perched just under the summit of Mt. Andersen, between Sugar Bowl Resort and Palisades Tahoe. The hut is perfect for more advanced and adventurous travelers looking for an elevated mountain experience. A plethora of dynamic ski descents are available right out the front door. Hut Amenities: An upstairs sleeping loft that accommodates up to 12 people. A main room on the ground floor with a wood-burning stove, table, and kitchen area. Six fold-down bunks can be used when the main room is not crowded. Side rooms that store firewood and maintenance supplies A two-story outhouse 100 ft. west of the hut.
Bradley Hut
Stay in the midst of the wild when you stay in one of our backcountry huts. The Bradley Hut is located of highway 89, between Truckee and Palisades Tahoe Resort. This historic backcountry hut accommodates 15 people and includes a sleeping loft, solar powered lighting, gas cooking stove(s), wood stove, and an outhouse. The hut is easily accessed via a logging road and is perfectly suited for the advanced backcountry traveler or the beginner looking to experience the mountains for the first time. Hut Amenities: An upstairs loft accommodating up to 15 people. A main room with a wood-burning stove, tables, and a kitchen area. Two smaller side rooms that store firewood and limited maintenance supplies. A two-story outhouse 40 ft. north of the hut.
Ludlow Hut
Stay in the midst of the wild when you stay in one of our backcountry huts. The Ludlow Hut is located of highway 89, between Truckee and Palisades Tahoe Resort. This historic backcountry hut accommodates 15 people and includes a sleeping loft, gas cooking stove(s), wood stove, and an outhouse. The hut is easily accessed via a logging road and is perfectly suited for the advanced backcountry traveler or the beginner looking to experience the mountains for the first time. Hut Amenities: Upstairs sleeping loft accommodating up to 15 people. A main room with a wood-burning stove, tables, and a kitchen area. A two-story outhouse 100 ft. southeast of the hut.
Entire 8 bed bunk
Relax in privacy when you book our entire 8 bed dormitory-style accommodations, thoughtfully designed for guests traveling with friends, family, or larger groups. Each dorm is furnished with sturdy twin-sized bunk beds, offering a comfortable and social lodging experience. For added privacy and convenience, we provide separate dormitories for men and women. Our group rooms can accommodate between five and eighteen guests, making them an ideal option for group adventures and shared mountain experiences.
Entire 10 bed bunk
Book a private group of friends or family in our 10 bed dormitory-style accommodations, thoughtfully designed for guests traveling with friends, family, or larger groups. Each dorm is furnished with sturdy twin-sized bunk beds, offering a comfortable and social lodging experience. For added privacy and convenience, we provide separate dormitories for men and women. Our group rooms can accommodate between five and eighteen guests, making them an ideal option for group adventures and shared mountain experiences.
Entire 12 bed bunk
Make it a private party and reserve our 12 bed dormitory-style accommodations, thoughtfully designed for guests traveling with friends, family, or larger groups. Each dorm is furnished with sturdy twin-sized bunk beds, offering a comfortable and social lodging experience. For added privacy and convenience, we provide separate dormitories for men and women. Our group rooms can accommodate between five and eighteen guests, making them an ideal option for group adventures and shared mountain experiences.
Entire 5 bed bunk
Reserve our entire 5 bed dormitory-style accommodations for friends or your family and enjoy a little privacy. Each room is thoughtfully designed for guests traveling with friends, family, or larger groups. Each dorm is furnished with sturdy twin-sized bunk beds, offering a comfortable and social lodging experience. For added privacy and convenience, we provide separate dormitories for men and women. Our group rooms can accommodate between five and eighteen guests, making them an ideal option for group adventures and shared mountain experiences.
Entire 6 bed bunk
Entire men's dorm
Book a guys trip and reserve our Men's only dorm room, thoughtfully designed for guests traveling with friends or as part of a larger group. The dorm is furnished with sturdy twin-sized bunk beds, providing a comfortable and communal lodging experience. The dorm can accommodate up to 10 adults.
Entire women's dorm
Peter Grubb Hut Spot
Benson Hut Spot
Bradley Hut Spot
Ludlow Hut Spot