Pla-Vada Woodlands
Truckee
Visit Pla-Vada Woodlands
Popular places to visit

Donner Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Donner Lake during your travels in Truckee. Wander the lakeside in this quaint area.

Northstar California Resort
Amid the beautiful landscapes along Lake Tahoe is a mountain resort with family-friendly snow sports, hiking trails, golf and boutique shopping.

Sugar Bowl
This Bavarian-style ski resort with spa, restaurants, shops and powdery slopes is a favorite with visitors year-round.

Sugar Bowl Resort
Hit the slopes at Sugar Bowl Resort during your trip to Truckee. Amble around this quaint area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Donner Memorial State Park
Enjoy a trip to Donner Memorial State Park and popular activities such as skiing in Truckee. Amble around this quaint area's lakeside or seek out the hiking trails.

Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area
Hit the slopes in Truckee with a visit to Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
Things to do

Driving Lake Tahoe: A Self-Guided Tour from South Lake Tahoe to Tahoe City

Driving Lake Tahoe: A Self-Guided Audio Tour From Tahoe City to Incline Village

Self Guided E-Bike Tour on Lake Tahoe’s East Shore Bike Path

"Lake Tahoe 101" : See The Whole Lake! 6 HR Shared Tour by Van.
Top hotels in Pla-Vada Woodlands

3 BR+loft, fam. rm., 2 bth, lg deck, close to major ski areas, trails, history.
"Such a great stay! Cabin was beautiful and clean. Host was pet-friendly and the kitchen was fully stocked with everything you need for cooking. We would definitely stay here again!"
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026

Everline Resort and Spa, Lake Tahoe
"Perfect location, in the valley next to a golf course, with a chair lift to palisades. The scenery is spectacular."
Reviewed on 12 Jun 2026

Truckee Donner Lodge
"Easy and free parking. Easy and fast registration. Rooms are nice and clean."
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026

Hyatt Vacation Club at Northstar Lodge, Lake Tahoe
"When we first arrived, it became clear that the staff seriously needs training on how to treat customers regardless. There was some sort of rudeness from the staff during both check-in and checkout. While the rules they mentioned might be true, the way they explained them was not welcoming —for example: ..."
Reviewed on 12 Jun 2026

The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe
"Room was beautiful. Dining was awful. Bland food and terrible service. Front desk was not knowledgeable about things to do in the area. Went on the onsite hike and trail was not well marked. Off duty employees said they hadn’t gotten around to the t yet. Very underwhelmed by the resort"
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026

The Inn at Truckee
"This hotel smells awful. We tried to stay there anyway (had a two day visit), but the air conditioning was not suitable and it was hotter inside the room than outside. They do not staff their hotel overnight, so the only solution they were willing to offer was "open a window and deal with it until ..."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Pla-Vada Woodlands
Northstar
If you're spending some time in Northstar, Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort Golf Course and Northstar California Resort are top sights worth seeing.

Northstar Village
While visiting Northstar Village, you might make a stop by sights like Northstar California Resort and Big Springs Express Gondola.
Donner Lake Woods
While visiting Donner Lake Woods, you might make a stop by sights like West End Beach and Donner Lake.

Downtown Truckee
If you're spending some time in Downtown Truckee, Truckee River and Commercial Row are top sights worth seeing.

Ponderosa Palisades
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ponderosa Palisades and surrounding area, you can visit Commercial Row and Coyote Moon Golf Course.







