Loon Lake Group Campgrounds

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations). Loon Lake Group Campgrounds is a National Forest campground near Placerville, California.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Placerville, California

National Forest
Managed by

Getting a site

Managed by: National Forest
Reservations: None, first-come
Fee: Fee unknown, see agency

Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

What's there

✓ Toilets
✓ Potable water

On site: Toilets and potable water.

Access and cell service

Elevation: 6,445 ft

38.9804, -120.3166 in El Dorado. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Loon Lake Group Campgrounds?

No. Loon Lake Group Campgrounds is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.

Is there drinking water at Loon Lake Group Campgrounds?

Yes, Loon Lake Group Campgrounds has potable water. It also has toilets.

Who manages Loon Lake Group Campgrounds?

Loon Lake Group Campgrounds is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Loon Lake Group Campgrounds

Swimming nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Loon Lake Group Campgrounds, in straight-line miles: Meeks Bay (swimming hole, 11 miles), Emerald Bay (swimming hole, 12 miles), Nevada Beach (swimming hole, 20 miles), Cave Rock (swimming hole, 20 miles), and Kings Beach (swimming hole, 24 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.