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Loon Lake Campground

Updated October 31, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
60[1]
Reservations
Yes[2]
Longest RV or trailer
61 ft[3]

Loon Lake is a campground managed by the USDA Forest Service in Eldorado National Forest, California[4]. Recreation.gov lists 60 overnight campsites there and says it can be reserved[1][2].

What to expect

Recreation.gov lists 49 standard nonelectric sites, 8 equestrian nonelectric sites and 3 group standard nonelectric sites[1]. Of the 60 campsites, 4 are marked accessible[5]. Per Recreation.gov, 52 sites accept an RV or trailer and 51 accept a tent[6]. The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 61 feet[3]. Most sites allow 6 people at most, and the range runs from 6 to 50[7]. The Recreation.gov description says the campground sits on the south shore of the lake, with picnic tables, grills and campfire rings at campsites[8].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 60
Site types[1] 49 standard nonelectric, 8 equestrian nonelectric, 3 group standard nonelectric
Reservations[2] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Accessible sites[5] 4
Longest RV or trailer[3] 61 ft (median 52.5 ft)
Equipment[6] RV or trailer at 52 sites, tent at 51 sites
Pets[9] Allowed at all listed sites
Campfires[10] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[11] 2:00 PM
Check-out[12] 1:00 PM
People per site[7] 6 at most sites (6 to 50)

Before you go

Questions people ask

Can you reserve Loon Lake Campground?
Yes, Loon Lake can be reserved on Recreation.gov[2].
Are dogs allowed at Loon Lake Campground?
Recreation.gov lists pets as allowed at all 60 campsites with this detail listed[9].
Are campfires allowed at Loon Lake Campground?
Recreation.gov lists campfires as allowed at all 60 campsites with this detail listed, and fire restrictions can apply at any time[10].
How long an RV can Loon Lake Campground take?
The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 61 feet[3]. In all, 52 sites accept an RV or trailer[6].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 60 overnight campsites at Loon Lake: 49 standard nonelectric, 8 equestrian nonelectric, 3 group standard nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Loon Lake can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  3. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Loon Lake: 61 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 52.5 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Loon Lake is a campground managed by the USDA Forest Service in Eldorado National Forest, California. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. 4 of the 60 campsites at Loon Lake are marked accessible on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Permitted equipment at Loon Lake: 52 sites accept an RV or trailer and 51 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  7. Maximum people per campsite at Loon Lake: 6 at most sites (range 6 to 50). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. Recreation.gov description for Loon Lake. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Loon Lake: yes at all 60 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Loon Lake: yes at all 60 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  11. Check-in time at Loon Lake on Recreation.gov: 2:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  12. Check-out time at Loon Lake on Recreation.gov: 1:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  13. Fee information on Recreation.gov: 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... Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

Campsite data: Recreation Information Database (RIDB), Recreation.gov, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or any agency.