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Clair Tappaan Lodge

Hosted by Sierra · Soda Springs, California
24 sites · Lodging · 70 acres
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Enjoy the comforts of home at some sites—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.
Tucked among the pines near Donner Summit, Clair Tappaan Lodge is a historic Sierra Club alpine lodge offering a warm, communal base for mountain adventures year-round. Built in the 1930s and cared for by generations of Sierra Club members and volunteers, the lodge has long welcomed skiers, hikers, and outdoor travelers into the heart of the Sierra Nevada. The drive-in lodge features private two-person rooms, larger rooms, and simple, cozy bunk-style accommodations, with twin-sized bunk beds and shared bathrooms. The lodge boasts shared common spaces, and a library perfect for winding down after a day outdoors. Guests can enjoy cooked communal meals (extra fee) and a relaxed, social atmosphere that reflects the lodge’s deep roots in outdoor culture and conservation. In winter, Clair Tappaan Lodge provides direct access to classic snowshoe and cross-country ski routes, with nearby ski areas including Sugar Bowl, Royal Gorge, Boreal, and Donner Ski Ranch. In warmer months, the surrounding trails open up for hiking, including sections of the Pacific Crest Trail. Lake Tahoe and major resorts like Palisades Tahoe and Northstar are also within easy reach. Staying here helps support the ongoing stewardship of this special place, ensuring continued access to the Sierra’s mountain landscapes for generations to come. Whether you’re planning a snowy weekend escape or a summer hiking trip, Clair Tappaan Lodge offers a rare chance to stay somewhere with real history, purpose, and connection to the land. Check in from 15:00–23:00. Check out at 10:00.

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Benson Hut Entire Hut

Cabin · Sleeps 12 · 1 bedroom · 1 bed · 1 toilet
Full 12-bed hut nestled under the north face of Anderson Peak at 8,350′. This booking is for exclusive use of the entire hut.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
No pets
No showers
No picnic table
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Benson Hut Individual spot in the hut

Cabin · Sleeps 1 · 1 bed
One spot in the 12-bed Benson Hut. This does not give you exclusive use of the hut. If you would like to book the entire hut to yourselves, please select the other option (if available).
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
No pets
No showers
No picnic table
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Bradley Hut Entire Hut

Cabin · Sleeps 15 · 1 bed · 1 toilet
Full 15 bed Bradley Hut. This booking is for exclusive use of the entire hut to yoursevles.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
No pets
No showers
No picnic table
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Bradley Hut Individual spot in the hut

Cabin · Sleeps 1 · 1 bed
One spot in the 15-bed Bradley Hut. This does not give you exclusive use of the hut. If you would like to book the entire hut to yourselves, please select the other option (if available).
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
No pets
No showers
No picnic table
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CTL Men's 10 Bed Bunk Style Room

Cabin · Sleeps 1 · 1 bed · 1 toilet
Men's only dorm with 12 twin beds, bunk bed style. Men's only communal bathroom adjacent to the dorm. Shared Space with balcony access. Storage lockers available with lock rental. Guests also have access to the Lewis Clark room, library, game room, lounge and dining hall. Complimentary laundry facilities on-site with detergent available for purchase. Snow/Ski equipment available in the rental shop.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
No pets
Showers
No picnic table
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Clair Tappaan 6 Bed Bunk Style Room

Cabin · Sleeps 1
6 twin beds, bunk bed style. This room is booked by the bed and is shared space with balcony access. Communal bathroom down the hall from bedroom. Breakfast, lunch and dinner not included in rate, but can be added based on the number of people in your reservation on the booking page. Guests also have access to the Lewis Clark room, library, game room, lounge and dining hall. Complimentary laundry facilities on-site with detergent available for purchase. Snow/Ski equipment available in the rental shop.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
No pets
Showers
No picnic table
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Clair Tappaan Lodge 10 Bed Bunk Style Room

Booked 1 time
Cabin · Sleeps 1
10 twin beds, bunk bed style. This room is booked by the bed and is shared space with balcony access. Communal bathroom down the hall from bedroom. Breakfast, lunch and dinner not included in rate, but can be added based on the number of people in your reservation on the booking page. Guests also have access to the Lewis Clark room, library, game room, lounge and dining hall. Complimentary laundry facilities on-site with detergent available for purchase. Snow/Ski equipment available in the rental shop.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
No pets
Showers
No picnic table
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Clair Tappaan Lodge 12 Bed Bunk Style Room

Cabin · Sleeps 1 · 1 bed · 1 toilet
12 twin beds, bunk bed style. This room is booked by the bed and is shared space with balcony access. Communal bathroom down the hall from bedroom. Breakfast, lunch and dinner not included in rate, but can be added based on the number of people in your reservation on the booking page. Guests also have access to the Lewis Clark room, library, game room, lounge and dining hall. Complimentary laundry facilities on-site with detergent available for purchase. Snow/Ski equipment available in the rental shop.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
No pets
Showers
No picnic table
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Clair Tappaan Lodge 5 Bed Bunk Style Room

Cabin · Sleeps 1 · 1 bed · 1 toilet
5 twin beds, bunk bed style. This room is booked by the bed and is a shared space with balcony access. Communal bathroom down the hall from the bedroom. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are not included in the rate, but can be added based on the number of people in your reservation on the booking page. Guests also have access to the Lewis Clark room, library, game room, lounge and dining hall. Complimentary laundry facilities on-site with detergent available for purchase. Snow/Ski equipment is available in the rental shop.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
No pets
Showers
No picnic table
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Clair Tappaan Lodge 8 Bed Bunk Style Room

Cabin · Sleeps 1 · 1 bed · 1 toilet
8 twin beds, bunk bed style. This room is booked by the bed and is shared space with balcony access. Communal bathroom down the hall from bedroom. Breakfast, lunch and dinner not included in rate, but can be added based on the number of people in your reservation on the booking page. Guests also have access to the Lewis Clark room, library, game room, lounge and dining hall. Complimentary laundry facilities on-site with detergent available for purchase. Snow/Ski equipment available in the rental shop.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
No pets
Showers
No picnic table
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Clair Tappaan Lodge Entire 8 bed bunk style room

Cabin · Sleeps 8 · 1 toilet
Reserve this entire dorm for you and your family and friends! Full buy out amount is set regardless of the amount of people in your reservation. 8 twin beds, bunk bed style. Shared Space with balcony access. Communal bathroom down the hall from bedroom. Breakfast, lunch and dinner not included in rate, but can be added based on the number of people in your reservation on the booking page. Guests also have access to the Lewis Clark room, library, game room, lounge and dining hall. Complimentary laundry facilities on-site with detergent available for purchase. Snow/Ski equipment available in the rental shop.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
No pets
Showers
No picnic table
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Clair Tappaan Lodge Private Efficiency Style Room

Cabin · Sleeps 2 · 1 bed
Small private room- no shared space. Maximum of two people per room; rate is a set price regardless of one or two guests in your party. 13 rooms have bunk bed style twin beds, step ladder included. 3 rooms have two twin beds combined. Men and Women bathrooms down the hall. This room is great for the on-the-go traveler. Breakfast, lunch and dinner not included in rate, but can be added based on the number of people in your reservation on the booking page. Guests also have access to the Lewis Clark room, library, game room, lounge and dining hall. Complimentary laundry facilities on-site with detergent available for purchase. Snow/Ski equipment available in the rental shop.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
No pets
Showers
No picnic table
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Clair Tappaan Lodge Women's Only- 18 Bed Bunk Style Room

Cabin · Sleeps 1 · 1 bed · 1 toilet
WOMEN'S ONLY DORM. 18 twin beds, 16 bunk bed style with 2 stand-alone beds. Attached women's communal bathroom. Shared Space with balcony access. Storage lockers available with lock rental. Guests also have access to the Lewis Clark room, library, game room, lounge and dining hall. Complimentary laundry facilities on-site with detergent available for purchase. Snow/Ski equipment available in the rental shop
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
No pets
Showers
No picnic table
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Entire 10 Bed Bunk Style room

Cabin · Sleeps 10 · 1 bedroom · 1 toilet
Reserve this entire dorm for you and your family and friends! Full buy out amount is set regardless of the amount of people in your reservation. 10 twin beds, bunk bed style. Shared Space with balcony access. Communal bathroom down the hall from bedroom. Breakfast, lunch and dinner not included in rate, but can be added based on the number of people in your reservation on the booking page. Guests also have access to the Lewis Clark room, library, game room, lounge and dining hall. Complimentary laundry facilities on-site with detergent available for purchase. Snow/Ski equipment available in the rental shop.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
No pets
Showers
No picnic table
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Entire 12 Bed Bunk Style Room

Cabin · Sleeps 12 · 1 bed · 1 toilet
Reserve this entire dorm for you and your family and friends! Full buy out amount is set regardless of the amount of people in your reservation. 12 twin beds, bunk bed style. Shared Space with balcony access. Communal bathroom down the hall from bedroom. Breakfast, lunch and dinner not included in rate, but can be added based on the number of people in your reservation on the booking page. Guests also have access to the Lewis Clark room, library, game room, lounge and dining hall. Complimentary laundry facilities on-site with detergent available for purchase. Snow/Ski equipment available in the rental shop.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
No pets
Showers
No picnic table
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Entire 5 Bed Bunk Style Room

Cabin · Sleeps 5 · 1 bed · 1 toilet
Reserve this entire dorm for you and your family and friends! Full buy out amount is set regardless of the amount of people in your reservation. 5 twin beds, bunk bed style. Shared Space with balcony access. Communal bathroom down the hall from bedroom. Breakfast, lunch and dinner not included in rate, but can be added based on the number of people in your reservation on the booking page. Guests also have access to the Lewis Clark room, library, game room, lounge and dining hall. Complimentary laundry facilities on-site with detergent available for purchase. Snow/Ski equipment available in the rental shop.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
No pets
Showers
No picnic table
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Entire 6 Bed Bunk Style Rooms

Cabin · Sleeps 6 · 1 bed · 1 toilet
Reserve this entire dorm for you and your family and friends! Full buy out amount is set regardless of the amount of people in your reservation. 6 twin beds, bunk bed style. Shared Space with balcony access. Communal bathroom down the hall from bedroom. Breakfast, lunch and dinner not included in rate, but can be added based on the number of people in your reservation on the booking page. Guests also have access to the Lewis Clark room, library, game room, lounge and dining hall. Complimentary laundry facilities on-site with detergent available for purchase. Snow/Ski equipment available in the rental shop.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
No pets
Showers
No picnic table
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Entire Men's Dorm

Cabin · Sleeps 10 · 1 bed · 1 toilet
Reserve this Men's only dorm with 12 twin beds, bunk bed style. Men's only communal bathroom adjacent to the dorm. Shared Space with balcony access. Storage lockers available with lock rental. Breakfast, lunch and dinner not included in rate, but can be added based on the number of people in your reservation on the booking page. Guests also have access to the Lewis Clark room, library, game room, lounge and dining hall. Complimentary laundry facilities on-site with detergent available for purchase. Snow/Ski equipment available in the rental shop.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
No pets
Showers
No picnic table
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Entire Womens Dorm

Cabin · Sleeps 18 · 1 bedroom · 1 toilet
Reserve the Entire WOMEN'S ONLY DORM! 18 twin beds, 16 bunk bed style with 2 stand-alone beds. Attached women's communal bathroom. Shared Space with balcony access. Storage lockers available with lock rental. Breakfast, lunch and dinner not included in rate, but can be added based on the number of people in your reservation on the booking page. Guests also have access to the Lewis Clark room, library, game room, lounge and dining hall. Complimentary laundry facilities on-site with detergent available for purchase. Snow/Ski equipment available in the rental shop.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
No pets
Showers
No picnic table
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Hutchinson Lodge

Vacation rental · Sleeps 20 · 1 bedroom · 8 beds · 1 toilet
This booking is for exclusive use of the entire Hutchinson Lodge (up to 25 people).
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
No pets
Showers
No picnic table
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Ludlow Hut Entire Hut

Cabin · Sleeps 15 · 1 bed · 1 toilet
Entire 15-bed Ludlow Hut. This booking gives you exclusive use of the hut. • 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.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
No pets
No showers
No picnic table
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Ludlow Hut Individual spot in the hut

Cabin · Sleeps 1 · 1 bed
One spot in the 15-bed Ludlow Hut. This does not give you exclusive use of the hut. If you would like to book the entire hut to yourselves, please select the other option (if available). • 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.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
No pets
No showers
No picnic table
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Peter Grubb Hut Entire Hut

Cabin · Sleeps 15 · 1 bedroom · 1 bed
Full 15-bed Peter Grubb Hut. Nestled just north of Boreal Ski Resort, along the Pacific Crest Trail. Skiing and hiking in all directions from the hut. Use extra caution as the surrounding slopes are steep, avalanches are frequent, and weather (when it worsens) can be very dangerous.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
No pets
No showers
No picnic table
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Peter Grubb Hut Individual spot in the hut

Cabin · Sleeps 1 · 1 bed
One spot in the 15-bed Peter Grubb Hut. This does not give you exclusive use of the hut. If you would like to book the entire hut to yourselves, please select the other option (if available).
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
No pets
No showers
No picnic table
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Soda Springs, Nevada County, California, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Joined in December 2025
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