Loon Lake
Loon Lake is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 38.98333, -120.33000
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Hiking
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 530-293-0827
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Loon Lake
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
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- French Meadows · 11 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Shell · 20 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 307 designated routes (369 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loon Lake Chalet | National forest campground | 0.6 mi | — | Water |
| Loon Lake Equestrian Group | National forest group campground | 0.7 mi | — | — |
| Loon Lake Campground | Private campground | 0.7 mi | — | — |
| Loon Lake Group Campgrounds | National forest campground | 0.7 mi | — | — |
| Northshore Cg | National forest campground | 1.3 mi | — | — |
| Northshore Campground - Loon Lake (CA) | National forest campground | 1.3 mi | — | No hookups |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.