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California · Recreation.gov

Loon Lake Campground

38.9805° N / 120.3172° W · Data Nov 2 2026, checked hourly
60 monitored sites

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Loon Lake

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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.

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.

60 monitored sites13 FCFS sitesRVs up to 67 ftNo hookups60 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 50

Getting there

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.

Eldorado, CA530-293-0827
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53 of the 60 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 67 ft.

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