@ CalLodge
Cal Lodge is 2.3 miles east of Interstate 80 (exit 174) on Donner Pass Road in Soda Springs, CA. There is a loading zone near the entrance to the lodge and Parking is located across the street. One must walk uphill 100 yards from the parking lot to the Lodge to check in.
The Cal Lodge is located at 7,000 ft. on top of Donner Summit. Always be prepared for winter driving conditions. Drive slow, carry chains, and remember when you reach our Lodge, you'll feel at home and won't have to drive anymore because you can ski or snowshoe out our back door or use the free shuttle to Sugar Bowl Ski resort. Call Cal Trans road Conditions for updates on weather conditions 1-800-427-ROAD Cal Trans Road Conditions and look at Cal Trans Driving Tips
Take the Bay Bridge to Interstate 80, head east toward Sacramento/Reno. Just before you reach Donner Summit look for the "Sugar Bowl Next Exit" sign then exit at the Norden/Soda Springs off ramp. Turn right on Donner Pass rd. eastbound, and continue 2.5 miles. Just past the Clair Tappaan Lodge on your left, your next exit will be the Cal Lodge. We have a green roof and sit up on the hill to the left. You know you have gone too far if you reach the Gondola parking lot for Sugar Bowl, if so turn around and we are the first big driveway to the right, park in the lot on the left. In the winter months you must park at the bottom of the hill in the large parking lot and walk up about 75 feet to our lodge. Please DO NOT leave any valuables in your vehicle at anytime, bring everything into the lodge.
Take Interstate 80 west through Truckee and continue heading west towards Donner summit. Take the Norden/ Soda Springs/ Sugar Bowl Exit. Turn left on Highway 40 eastbound, and continue 2.5 miles. Pass the Clair Tappaan Lodge on your left, your next exit will be the Cal Lodge. We have a green roof and sit up on the hill to the left. You know you have gone to far if you reach the Gondola parking lot for Sugar Bowl, if so turn around and we are the first big driveway to the right, park in the lot on the left. In the winter months you must park at the bottom of the hill in the large parking lot and walk up about 75 feet to our lodge. Please DO NOT leave any valuables in your vehicle at anytime, bring everything into the lodge.
