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Loon Lake
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USDA Forest Service60Supported overnight records
3Published site categories
60Sites with a reported party limit
A useful starting point, not a fit guarantee. Site-specific warnings are absent from this export. Published lengths may include a tow vehicle. Check the official site page for current notes, restrictions, approach and configuration before booking. No live availability is shown.
A closer look at the 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).
Full operator-supplied campground description · Scroll within the panel for more · Amenities may be shared by the campground, not present at every site
How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 60 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
60
Vehicle limit
60
Vehicle length
59
Driveway entry
60
Shade
60
Bars show counts, not a quality, accessibility or suitability score.
The campsite mix
Standard Nonelectric
49
Equestrian Nonelectric
8
Group Standard Nonelectric
3
Operator directions
Take Highway 50 east of Placerville for 21 miles to Icehouse Road turnoff. Turn left and go 28 miles to a fork. Take the right fork 5 miles to the campground.
Campground-level source text. Confirm the current route and road conditions with the operator.
THE ACTUAL SITES
60 published campsite records
Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.
View all 60 published site records
| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 005 Shadow Loop Source updated: 2026-03-20 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 48 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 006 Shadow Loop Source updated: 2026-06-18 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 12 people 2 vehicles | Pull-through 50 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 007 Shadow Loop Source updated: 2026-03-20 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 57 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 008 Shadow Loop Source updated: 2026-03-20 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 52 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 009 Shadow Loop Source updated: 2026-04-28 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 60 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 60 ft Numeric screening only | 12 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 60 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 010 Shadow Loop Source updated: 2026-03-20 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 52 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 011 Shadow Loop Source updated: 2026-03-20 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 55 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 012 Shadow Loop Source updated: 2026-03-20 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: 25 ft Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 53 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 013 Shadow Loop Source updated: 2026-03-20 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 45 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 014 Shadow Loop Source updated: 2026-03-20 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 60 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 026 Ellis Loop Source updated: 2026-03-20 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 54 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 027 Ellis Loop Source updated: 2026-03-20 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 55 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 028 Ellis Loop Source updated: 2026-03-20 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: 30 ft Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 59 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 029 Ellis Loop Source updated: 2026-03-20 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 51 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 030 Ellis Loop Source updated: 2026-03-20 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: 30 ft Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 59 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 031 Ellis Loop Source updated: 2026-03-20 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: 30 ft Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 54 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 032 Ellis Loop Source updated: 2026-03-20 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: 20 ft Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 12 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 46 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 033 Ellis Loop Source updated: 2026-03-20 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: 25 ft Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 60 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 034 Ellis Loop Source updated: 2026-03-20 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: 30 ft Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 67 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 035 Ellis Loop Source updated: 2026-03-20 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: 20 ft Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 12 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 48 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 036 Ellis Loop Source updated: 2026-03-20 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: 25 ft Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 44 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 037 Ellis Loop Source updated: 2026-03-20 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: 25 ft Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 46 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 038 Ellis Loop Source updated: 2026-03-20 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: 20 ft Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 56 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 039 Ellis Loop Source updated: 2026-03-20 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: 20 ft Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 12 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 51 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 040 Ellis Loop Source updated: 2026-03-20 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: 25 ft Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 61 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 041 Ellis Loop Source updated: 2026-03-20 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: 25 ft Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 59 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 042 Ellis Loop Source updated: 2026-03-20 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: 25 ft Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 54 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 043 Ellis Loop Source updated: 2026-03-20 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: 20 ft Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 12 people 2 vehicles | Pull-through 45 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 044 Ellis Loop Source updated: 2026-03-20 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: 20 ft Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 61 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 045 Ellis Loop Source updated: 2026-03-20 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 25 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 35 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 052 Fern Loop Source updated: 2026-02-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: 30 ft Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 53 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 053 Fern Loop Source updated: 2026-03-21 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 51 ft Tent: 25 ft Trailer: 51 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 51 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 054 Fern Loop Source updated: 2026-03-21 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 26 ft Tent: 20 ft Trailer: 26 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 26 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 055 Fern Loop Source updated: 2026-03-21 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 49 ft Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 49 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 49 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 056 Fern Loop Source updated: 2026-03-21 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 52 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 52 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 52 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 057 Fern Loop Source updated: 2026-03-21 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 58 ft Trailer: 58 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 58 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 058 Fern Loop Source updated: 2026-03-21 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 55 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 55 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 55 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 059 Fern Loop Source updated: 2026-03-21 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 52 ft Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 52 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 52 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 060 Fern Loop Source updated: 2026-03-21 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 25 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 12 people 2 vehicles | Pull-through 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 061 Fern Loop Source updated: 2026-03-21 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 47 ft Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 47 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 47 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 062 Fern Loop Source updated: 2026-03-21 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 20 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 063 Fern Loop Source updated: 2026-03-21 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 32 ft Tent: 25 ft Trailer: 32 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 32 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 064 Fern Loop Source updated: 2026-03-21 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 065 Fern Loop Source updated: 2026-03-21 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 46 ft Tent: 25 ft Trailer: 46 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 46 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 066 Fern Loop Source updated: 2026-03-21 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 53 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 53 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 53 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 067 Fern Loop Source updated: 2026-03-21 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 31 ft Tent: 20 ft Trailer: 31 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 31 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 068 Fern Loop Source updated: 2026-03-21 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 53 ft Tent: 25 ft Trailer: 53 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 53 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 069 Fern Loop Source updated: 2026-03-21 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 52 ft Tent: 25 ft Trailer: 52 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 52 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 070 Fern Loop Source updated: 2026-03-21 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 20 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 071 Equestrian Source updated: 2026-03-20 | Equestrian Nonelectric | Horse: 55 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Pull-through 55 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 072 Equestrian Source updated: 2026-03-20 | Equestrian Nonelectric | Horse: 55 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 55 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 073 Equestrian Source updated: 2026-03-20 | Equestrian Nonelectric | Horse: 55 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Pull-through 55 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 074 Equestrian Source updated: 2026-03-20 | Equestrian Nonelectric | Horse: 55 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Pull-through 55 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 075 Equestrian Source updated: 2026-03-20 | Equestrian Nonelectric | Horse: 55 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Pull-through 55 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 076 Equestrian Source updated: 2026-03-20 | Equestrian Nonelectric | Horse: 55 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Pull-through 55 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 077 Equestrian Source updated: 2026-03-20 | Equestrian Nonelectric | Horse: 55 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 55 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 078 Equestrian Source updated: 2026-03-20 | Equestrian Nonelectric | Horse: 55 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Pull-through 55 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site Chipmunk Group Sites 46-51 Source updated: 2026-01-15 | Group Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 25 people 10 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site Equestrian Group Sites 1-4 Source updated: 2026-03-20 | Group Standard Nonelectric | Horse: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: 35 ft Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 25 people 8 vehicles | Back-in 55 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site Rubicon Group Sites 15-25 Source updated: 2026-03-20 | Group Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: 25 ft Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 50 people 15 vehicles | Back-in 20 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |