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Loon Lake Campground

Eldorado National Forest, California

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As of September 2026, Loon Lake Campground is a campground in Eldorado National Forest, California with 64 campsites. Loon Lake Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Loon Lake Campground is located at 38.9833° N, 120.3300° W.

people allowed on 55 of 64 sites: 6
people allowed on the largest site: 50

Loon Lake Campground reservations and next available dates

September 2026

October 2026

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Campsites at Loon Lake Campground

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Standard 52
Equestrian 8
Group 3
RV 1
Accessible 4

What an RV fits

20 ft2 sites
25 ft2 sites
35 ft2 sites

Amenities

potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain.

Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, wildlife, photography, stargazing, offroad, horse riding.

All sites at Loon Lake Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Access
026	Ellis Loop	Standard	6	-	-
027	Ellis Loop	Standard	6	-	-
028	Ellis Loop	Standard	6	-	-
029	Ellis Loop	Standard	6	-	-
030	Ellis Loop	Standard	6	-	-
031	Ellis Loop	Standard	6	-	-
032	Ellis Loop	Standard	12	-	-
034	Ellis Loop	Standard	6	-	-
035	Ellis Loop	Standard	12	-	-
036	Ellis Loop	Standard	6	-	-
038	Ellis Loop	Standard	6	-	-
039	Ellis Loop	Standard	12	-	-
041	Ellis Loop	Standard	6	-	-
042	Ellis Loop	Standard	6	-	-
043	Ellis Loop	Standard	12	-	-
044	Ellis Loop	Standard	6	20 ft	-
045	Ellis Loop	Standard	6	-	-
071	Equestrian	Equestrian	6	-	-
072	Equestrian	Equestrian	6	-	-
073	Equestrian	Equestrian	6	-	-
075	Equestrian	Equestrian	6	-	-
076	Equestrian	Equestrian	6	-	-
077	Equestrian	Equestrian	6	-	-
078	Equestrian	Equestrian	6	-	-
079	Equestrian	Equestrian	6	-	-
052	Fern Loop	Standard	6	-	-
053	Fern Loop	Standard	6	-	-
054	Fern Loop	Standard	6	-	-
055	Fern Loop	Standard	6	-	-
056	Fern Loop	Standard	6	-	-
058	Fern Loop	Standard	6	-	-
059	Fern Loop	Standard	6	-	-

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Access
060	Fern Loop	Standard	12	-	-
061	Fern Loop	Standard	6	-	-
062	Fern Loop	Standard	6	-	-
063	Fern Loop	Standard	6	-	-
064	Fern Loop	Standard	6	-	Accessible
065	Fern Loop	Standard	6	-	-
066	Fern Loop	Standard	6	-	Accessible
067	Fern Loop	Standard	6	-	-
068	Fern Loop	Standard	6	-	-
070	Fern Loop	Standard	6	-	-
011	Loop A	Standard	6	-	-
012	Loop A	Standard	6	-	-
018	Loop B	Standard	6	-	-
021	Loop B	Standard	6	-	-
025	Loop B	Standard	6	-	-
028	Loop B	Standard	6	-	-
033	Loop B	Standard	6	20 ft	-
040	Loop C	RV	6	-	Accessible
052	Loop C	Standard	6	-	-
005	Shadow Loop	Standard	6	-	-
006	Shadow Loop	Standard	6	-	-
007	Shadow Loop	Standard	6	-	-
008	Shadow Loop	Standard	6	-	-
009	Shadow Loop	Standard	12	-	-
010	Shadow Loop	Standard	6	-	-
011	Shadow Loop	Standard	6	-	-
012	Shadow Loop	Standard	6	25 ft	-
013	Shadow Loop	Standard	6	-	-
014	Shadow Loop	Standard	6	-	-
Equestrian Group	Sites 1-4	Group	25	35 ft	-
Rubicon Group	Sites 15-25	Group	50	25 ft	-
Chipmunk Group	Sites 46-51	Group	25	35 ft	Accessible

About Loon Lake Campground

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).

Rules and notices at Loon Lake Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Loon Lake Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Travel Notice : Starting May 2024 and continuing through September 2024, Ice House Road will be undergoing repairs. There will be traffic delays so plan your camping trip accordingly.

Bears frequent the area; all food must be kept in approved containers

Forest Order No. 19-15-01: Prohibits camping for a combined total of no more than 14 days during a calendar year (January-December), forest-wide. Visitors may book campsites annually but the maximum stay may not exceed a total of 14 days each calendar year (January-December).

Please keep boats clean, drained and dry, to avoid transport or introduction of aquatic invasive species

Please Note : One vehicle per single site. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicle will be charged a per night fee.

Fire Restrictions : Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed; call (530) 644-6048 for local information and conditions.

Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (1PM) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests. Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

Campers who reserve equestrian sites and don't bring a horse will be asked to move to another site. If one is not available, fees for cancellations will apply.

First Come First Serve sites remain listed as FF for the entire season. They will not show as occupied/available online as the status of these sites is ever changing. You must be on site at the campground to claim a FF site. No guarantees upon arrival that these FF sites will be avaiable.

Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.

There is a fee to move from a reserved site to a first come first serve site. Site Transfer Policy

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Loon Lake Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Loon Lake Campground?

Loon Lake Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 64 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Loon Lake Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Loon Lake Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Loon Lake Campground have?

Loon Lake Campground has 64 campsites.