to cannibalism to survive. The camp site, high in the Sierra Nevada, has been designated a National Historic Landmark.

The 3549 acre Donner Memorial State Park was established in 1928. It includes memorials to the Donner Party, such as the 1918 Pioneer Monument, along with a visitor center. Recreational opportunities include 18.5 mi of trails, campgrounds, and 1.7 mi of frontage on Donner Lake.