A cedar cabin for Bay Area couples and families ready to slow down.
Built in 1979 by two brothers from the Bay who wanted to capture the feeling of summer camp, Camp Hansel sits tucked into the woods of Tahoe Donner — backing directly onto National Forest land, with no homes behind it.
By day, pine-filtered light and quiet trails right out the back door.
By night, firelight on cedar walls and deep mountain calm.
What it feels like here…
Quiet mornings with coffee and pine air
Trails and forest right out the back door
Firelight and simple, hearty meals
Starry nights and stillness
A place to slow down
What we LOVE nearby
Sunnyside for drinks and dinner on a Lake Tahoe dock
Great Gold for a fancy date night - especially the meatballs and kale caesar
CoffeeBar for an oat milk latte or pumpkin donut hole
Alibi Aleworks for sipping innovative local brews
Alder Creek Adventure Center for xc ski rentals or a beer and burger
The Backcountry for the best gear, outdoor gadgets or snowshoe rentals
Donner Memorial State Park for a calm walk, picnic, and a great lil museum
Rainbow Bridge for the best sunset, photoshoot location, and nearby hikes
Firelight on cedar walls. The sound of the forest just beyond the glass.
Ready to slow down?
Stay at Camp Hansel — a simple cedar cabin in the Tahoe pines.