Cruises & boats
Loon Lake
California · Nearby: west of the crest (CA)
Loon Lake is near Lake Tahoe, listed on Recreation.gov. It has tent and RV sites.
ELDORADO
17.8 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe12.2 mi to Emerald Baystraight-line
Quick facts
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
| Season | Not listed |
| Hookups | Not listed |
Sources: Recreation.gov — Loon Lake. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
Your dates (Fri, Oct 23 – Sun, Oct 25): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Key facts
- Max rig length
- Longest RV site listed: 35 ft (39 of 55 RV sites list a length) Listing
- Hookups & power
- Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing
- Pets
- Allowed Listing
- Booking
- Reservable on Recreation.gov Listing
- Getting there
- 17.8 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 12.2 mi to Emerald Bay (straight-line, not driving) Listing
- Accessible Boat Ramp
- Campfire Rings
- Drinking Water
- Grills
- Parking Area
- Pets Allowed
Why stay here?
- 12.2 mi from Emerald Bay (straight-line).
- RV sites listed for rigs up to 35 ft.
- Rated 4.0★ across 162 guest reviews.
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Site & accommodation options
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Standard Nonelectric
13 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 25 ftNo hookups
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$36/night
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15 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRV length limit not listedNo hookups
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$36/night
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10 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 20 ftNo hookups
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$36/night
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8 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 30 ftNo hookups
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$36/night
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8 sites like thisUp to 6 people
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$36/night
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2 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 35 ftNo hookups
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$36/night
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Up to 12 peopleRVs up to 25 ftNo hookups
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$72/night
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Other nearby options
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Loon Lake, not driving.
- Closest public campgroundNorthshore Campground (Loon Lake)1.3 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
- Closest private full-hookupLake Tahoe KOA Journey18.7 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateCheck availabilityCheck availability on KOA ↗
- Closest public / first-comeRed Fir1.6 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
- Next closestGerle Creek3.4 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
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No recent availability data on Recreation.gov: this grid may be out of date, so check availability with the provider. Showing 40 of 60 sites.
| Site | Fr 23 | Sa 24 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 065 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 026 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 042 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 006 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 035 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 052 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 013 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 034 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 040 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 074 equestrian nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 054 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 043 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 070 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 063 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 061 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 057 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 008 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 044 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 005 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 077 equestrian nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 010 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 064 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 053 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 029 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 055 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 068 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 031 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 030 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 069 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 012 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 039 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 078 equestrian nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 038 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 058 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 014 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 037 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 073 equestrian nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 059 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 011 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 028 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
Before you go
CA California rules for campers
- Booking
- California State Parks book on ReserveCalifornia up to 6 months before arrival. Forest Service campgrounds book on Recreation.gov (individual sites up to 6 months ahead, group sites 12). California State Parks Recreation.gov
- Bears
- State park campgrounds: food, drinks, toiletries and scented trash go in the site's metal locker; ice chests may not be left in vehicles; bear-proof coolers must be locked (up to $1,000 fine). National Forest land: Forest Order 19-24-03. California State Parks USDA Forest Service
- Chains
- Caltrans chain controls R-1, R-2 and R-3 apply on CA-89, US-50 and I-80; check Caltrans QuickMap for live status. Caltrans Caltrans QuickMap
Longest RV site listed: 35 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Lake Tahoe Rig Fit tool
Loon Lake: questions answered
- What is the maximum RV length at Loon Lake?
- Longest RV site listed: 35 ft (39 of 55 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
- Does Loon Lake have RV hookups?
- Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
- How do I reserve a site at Loon Lake?
- Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
- Are pets allowed at Loon Lake?
- Allowed (per the listing)
Recent guest reviews
Maryane K ★ 5 · Jan 2025Campsite was lovely, and quiet campground although difficult drive in the dark to get there. SO MANY STARS and great hiking trails around the lake nearby. We planned to visit Tahoe Lake, but realized how far it would be to drive, so we stayed local for the weekend. Decent amount of shade, privacy, but vault toilets with hand sanitizer.
Barry F ★ 5 · Aug 2024We experienced good weather, good fishing all in a beautiful campground.
Mark A ★ 3 · Aug 2024Love this area, been coming here since a child. Campground is currently showing signs of age….but I understand a revamp is in the works for summer 2025!!! Bathrooms need overhaul. Bear boxes and grills are sinking into the ground and lay uneven. Looking forward to summer 2026 and the updates!!!
Location
ELDORADO
17.8 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
12.2 mi to Emerald Bay (straight-line)
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Policies
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 1:00 PM
- Pets
- Allowed (per listing)
- Campfires
- Allowed (per listing)
About
Loon Lake Campground sits on the south shore of Loon Lake in Eldorado National Forest at about 6,500 feet, just west of the Lake Tahoe region in the Sierra Nevada. The lake-front setting shapes most of the activity here: anglers come for rainbow and brown trout, boaters launch for water skiing and exploring, and swimmers and shoreline picnickers take advantage of five picnic areas plus a separate day-use area with open views of the water. Trails for hiking, horseback riding, and off-road vehicle exploration fan out from the campground; one of the better-known nearby routes is the 18-mile Rubic…
Amenities
Accessible Boat RampCampfire RingsDrinking WaterGrillsParking AreaPets AllowedPicnic AreaPit ToiletsVault ToiletsWater Spigot
Nearby activities
HikingFishingCamping
At a glance: all 15 facts with sources
At a glance
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.
- Max rig length
- Listing Longest RV site listed: 35 ft (39 of 55 RV sites list a length)
- Hookups & power
- Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
- Pull-through / back-in
- Listing 9 pull-through, 55 back-in
- Road & site access
- Listing 65 paved site driveways
- Pets
- Listing Allowed
- Cell signal
- Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 0 (61 reports), AT&T 0 (47 reports), T-Mobile 0 (22 reports)
- Water
- Listing Drinking water listed
- Shade
- Listing 1 of 65 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
- Booking
- Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
- Price
- Listing Lowest listed rate $30/night (live price once you pick dates)
- Getting there
- Listing 17.8 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 12.2 mi to Emerald Bay (straight-line, not driving)
- Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite · Stay limits
- Not listed — check with campground
Nearby parks (straight-line): Emerald Bay 12.2 mi · Sand Harbor 26 mi
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Build around it
Things to do near Emerald Bay
No rig? Fly & Drive
RV rentals for this stay
Picks are 35 ft or shorter — the longest RV site listed here. Fly into Reno (~33 mi, ~55 min to Lake Tahoe, approx.) or rent locally.
Pick up near RNOSpacious & Clean 2014 RV:4 TVS & 2 SLIDE OUTS: Sleeps 8
SPARKS, NV · 4 mi from RNO airport (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehicleDelivery up to 75 miPets OK
Availability not connected · to estimate
from $210/nightvia RVRentals.com
Pick up near RNO2022 Minnie Winnie 22M
Sparks, NV · 8 mi from RNO airport (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehicleDelivery up to 40 miPets OK
Availability not connected · to estimate
from $217/nightvia RVRentals.com
Pick up in Lake Tahoe2022 Forest River RP-193**WE TOW & SET-UP for You!
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Delivery
to see if it's open
from $125/nightvia RVshare
Compare Loon Lake with alternatives
Public-agency campground
vs Northshore Campground (Loon Lake)
RVs to 35 ft vs 50 ft
Read comparison →Public-agency campground
vs Gerle Creek
RVs to 35 ft vs 50 ft · 17.8 vs 21 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
Read comparison →Public-agency campground
vs Wench Creek
17.8 vs 23.4 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
Read comparison →Where Loon Lake fits
- By rig & style
- Tent camping at Lake Tahoe
- Nearest alternatives
- Meeks Bay Resort (11.7 mi) · Sugar Pine Point State Park (12.3 mi) · D.L. Bliss State Park (12.3 mi)
Other stays nearby
Northshore Campground (Loon Lake)
Tent sites · RV sites
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Red Fir
Tent sites
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Gerle Creek
Tent sites · RV sites
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