USDA Forest Service · California

Loon Lake

USDA Forest Service · California, United States

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Sites
82
Hookups
60 no hookups
Season
June 19 to September 27
Max RV length
60 ft
Group sites
Yes
Drinking water
Yes
Restrooms
Yes
Pets
Yes
Elevation
6,463 ft
Dark sky
Bortle class 1
Cell coverage
T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
Access road
GROUP LOOP #2 (NFSR 13N17BC) · asphalt · suitable for passenger cars
Lake
Eldorado National Forest
Address
ELDORADO, CA
Phone
530-293-0827
Activities
Camping, Fishing, Hiking

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About

Overview

Loon Lake Campground is situated on the south shores of Loon Lake, and attracts many visitors with its variety of campsites and beautiful waterfront setting. Popular activities include boating, swimming, fishing, hiking, horseback riding and exploring off-road vehicle trails.

Recreation

Anglers delight in fishing for rainbow and brown trout, while boaters head out for water skiing. Five picnic areas in the campground and a day-use area provide visitors with nice lake views.

Facilities

Campsites come with picnic tables, grills, campfire rings and bear-proof food storage lockers. Firewood is sold on-site.

Natural Features

The campground sits just west of Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada Mountains at an elevation of 6,500 feet. The climate is similar to that of the Mediterranean with warm, dry summers and cold, wet winters.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (831) 245-6891.

Nearby Attractions

The 18-mile Rubicon Jeep Trail begins nearby. An exciting stretch of scenic, un-maintained, rocky road awaits off-road thrill seekers.

Charges & Cancellations

.Change Fee: A service fee may be charged at the time a modification is made depending on the changes.

Cancellation Fee: A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refunds for a cancelled reservation. Customers who cancel a GROUP overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee..

Cut-Off Window: The latest date and/or time that you can make an advanced reservation or a change to an existing reservation. Cut-off windows can vary by location, but are typically 4 days before your arrival date. A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (see Late Cancellation below).

Late Cancellation: If you cancel your reservation too close to the start date, additional service fees may be withheld.

Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).

Fees

Recreation Fee: Recreation fees are the fees a visitor pays for things like overnight camping, a day-use pavilion, group facilities, a tour or a permit. Recreation fees vary by location and/or activity.

Reservation Fee: A fee may be charged at the time a reservation is made to cover the cost of reservation services. This fee is in addition to the Recreation Fee and is non-refundable. Fees for camping, day use, group sites, cabins and lookouts: $8 if made on-line; $9 if made through the call center; $3 if made in-person.

Weather, month by month

MonthTypical highTypical lowColdest nightHottest dayYears with a night below 32°F
January40°27°11°54°11 of 11
February40°25°11°56°11 of 11
March41°27°13°66°11 of 11
April46°28°11°60°11 of 11
May58°36°25°69°6 of 11
June70°46°28°86°1 of 11
July81°54°44°91°0 of 11
August79°55°48°91°0 of 11
September71°49°40°80°0 of 11
October64°40°25°77°3 of 10
November48°34°13°68°7 of 10
December40°27°13°60°9 of 10

Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.

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