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Loon Lake Campground

Its 60 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov. Loon Lake Campground is a National Forest campground near Pollock Pines, California.

Reservable: Recreation.gov

National Forest · Pollock Pines, California

Loon Lake , Sierra Nevada , California
Loon Lake , Sierra Nevada , California. Photo: Nick Ares from Auburn, CA, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
National Forest
Managed by
None
Hookups
67 ft
Max RV length

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
Recreation.gov Book a site
Fee
Fee unknown, see agency

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

Sites and hookups

Total sites
60
Group sites
3
Accessible sites
4
Hookups
None
Max RV length
67 ft
Site driveways
Mixed
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Potable water
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed

On site: Toilets, potable water, fire rings, and pets allowed.

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

Campsites

60 sites in 7 loops; 9 pull-through; the longest takes a 67 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.

Book
026 Ellis Loop Standard nonelectric 54 ft Back-in Not on record No Full Book loop Ellis Loop, site 026
027 Ellis Loop Standard nonelectric 55 ft Back-in Not on record No Full Book loop Ellis Loop, site 027
028 Ellis Loop Standard nonelectric 59 ft Back-in Not on record No Full Book loop Ellis Loop, site 028
029 Ellis Loop Standard nonelectric 51 ft Back-in Not on record No Full Book loop Ellis Loop, site 029
030 Ellis Loop Standard nonelectric 59 ft Back-in Not on record No Full Book loop Ellis Loop, site 030
031 Ellis Loop Standard nonelectric 54 ft Back-in Not on record No Full Book loop Ellis Loop, site 031
032 Ellis Loop Standard nonelectric 46 ft Back-in Not on record No Full Book loop Ellis Loop, site 032
033 Ellis Loop Standard nonelectric 60 ft Back-in Not on record No Full Book loop Ellis Loop, site 033
034 Ellis Loop Standard nonelectric 67 ft Back-in Not on record No Full Book loop Ellis Loop, site 034
035 Ellis Loop Standard nonelectric 48 ft Back-in Not on record No Full Book loop Ellis Loop, site 035
036 Ellis Loop Standard nonelectric 44 ft Back-in Not on record No Full Book loop Ellis Loop, site 036
037 Ellis Loop Standard nonelectric 46 ft Back-in Not on record No Full Book loop Ellis Loop, site 037
038 Ellis Loop Standard nonelectric 56 ft Back-in Not on record No Full Book loop Ellis Loop, site 038
039 Ellis Loop Standard nonelectric 51 ft Back-in Not on record No Full Book loop Ellis Loop, site 039
040 Ellis Loop Standard nonelectric 60 ft Back-in Not on record No Full Book loop Ellis Loop, site 040
041 Ellis Loop Standard nonelectric 59 ft Back-in Not on record No Full Book loop Ellis Loop, site 041
042 Ellis Loop Standard nonelectric 54 ft Back-in Not on record No Full Book loop Ellis Loop, site 042
043 Ellis Loop Standard nonelectric 45 ft Pull-through Not on record No Full Book loop Ellis Loop, site 043
044 Ellis Loop Standard nonelectric 61 ft Back-in Not on record No Full Book loop Ellis Loop, site 044
045 Ellis Loop Standard nonelectric 35 ft Back-in Not on record No Full Book loop Ellis Loop, site 045
071 Equestrian Equestrian nonelectric 55 ft Pull-through Not on record No Full Book loop Equestrian, site 071
072 Equestrian Equestrian nonelectric 55 ft Back-in Not on record No Full Book loop Equestrian, site 072
073 Equestrian Equestrian nonelectric 55 ft Pull-through Not on record No Full Book loop Equestrian, site 073
074 Equestrian Equestrian nonelectric 55 ft Pull-through Not on record No Full Book loop Equestrian, site 074
075 Equestrian Equestrian nonelectric 55 ft Pull-through Not on record No Full Book loop Equestrian, site 075
076 Equestrian Equestrian nonelectric 55 ft Pull-through Not on record No Full Book loop Equestrian, site 076
077 Equestrian Equestrian nonelectric 55 ft Back-in Not on record No Full Book loop Equestrian, site 077
078 Equestrian Equestrian nonelectric 55 ft Pull-through Not on record No Full Book loop Equestrian, site 078
052 Fern Loop Standard nonelectric 30 ft Back-in Not on record No Full Book loop Fern Loop, site 052
053 Fern Loop Standard nonelectric 51 ft Back-in Not on record No Full Book loop Fern Loop, site 053
054 Fern Loop Standard nonelectric 26 ft Back-in Not on record No Full Book loop Fern Loop, site 054
055 Fern Loop Standard nonelectric 49 ft Back-in Not on record No Full Book loop Fern Loop, site 055
056 Fern Loop Standard nonelectric 52 ft Back-in Not on record No Full Book loop Fern Loop, site 056
057 Fern Loop Standard nonelectric 58 ft Back-in Not on record Yes Full Book loop Fern Loop, site 057
058 Fern Loop Standard nonelectric 55 ft Back-in Not on record No Full Book loop Fern Loop, site 058
059 Fern Loop Standard nonelectric 52 ft Back-in Not on record No Full Book loop Fern Loop, site 059
060 Fern Loop Standard nonelectric 40 ft Pull-through Not on record No Full Book loop Fern Loop, site 060
061 Fern Loop Standard nonelectric 47 ft Back-in Not on record No Full Book loop Fern Loop, site 061
062 Fern Loop Standard nonelectric 40 ft Back-in Not on record No Full Book loop Fern Loop, site 062
063 Fern Loop Standard nonelectric 32 ft Back-in Not on record No Full Book loop Fern Loop, site 063
064 Fern Loop Standard nonelectric 30 ft Back-in Not on record Yes Full Book loop Fern Loop, site 064
065 Fern Loop Standard nonelectric 46 ft Back-in Not on record No Full Book loop Fern Loop, site 065
066 Fern Loop Standard nonelectric 53 ft Back-in Not on record Yes Full Book loop Fern Loop, site 066
067 Fern Loop Standard nonelectric 31 ft Back-in Not on record No Full Book loop Fern Loop, site 067
068 Fern Loop Standard nonelectric 53 ft Back-in Not on record No Full Book loop Fern Loop, site 068
069 Fern Loop Standard nonelectric 52 ft Back-in Not on record No Full Book loop Fern Loop, site 069
070 Fern Loop Standard nonelectric 30 ft Back-in Not on record No Full Book loop Fern Loop, site 070
005 Shadow Loop Standard nonelectric 48 ft Back-in Not on record No Full Book loop Shadow Loop, site 005
006 Shadow Loop Standard nonelectric 50 ft Pull-through Not on record No Full Book loop Shadow Loop, site 006
007 Shadow Loop Standard nonelectric 57 ft Back-in Not on record No Full Book loop Shadow Loop, site 007
008 Shadow Loop Standard nonelectric 52 ft Back-in Not on record No Full Book loop Shadow Loop, site 008
009 Shadow Loop Standard nonelectric 60 ft Back-in Not on record No Full Book loop Shadow Loop, site 009
010 Shadow Loop Standard nonelectric 52 ft Back-in Not on record No Full Book loop Shadow Loop, site 010
011 Shadow Loop Standard nonelectric 55 ft Back-in Not on record No Full Book loop Shadow Loop, site 011
012 Shadow Loop Standard nonelectric 53 ft Back-in Not on record No Full Book loop Shadow Loop, site 012
013 Shadow Loop Standard nonelectric 45 ft Back-in Not on record No Full Book loop Shadow Loop, site 013
014 Shadow Loop Standard nonelectric 60 ft Back-in Not on record No Full Book loop Shadow Loop, site 014
Equestrian Group Sites 1-4 Group standard nonelectric 55 ft Back-in Not on record No Full Book loop Sites 1-4, site Equestrian Group
Rubicon Group Sites 15-25 Group standard nonelectric 20 ft Back-in Not on record No Full Book loop Sites 15-25, site Rubicon Group
Chipmunk Group Sites 46-51 Group standard nonelectric 35 ft Back-in Not on record Yes Yes Book loop Sites 46-51, site Chipmunk Group

Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-30. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.

Rules

Pets
Allowed

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

Access and cell service

Elevation
6,435 ft

38.9800, -120.3169 in El Dorado. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Loon Lake Campground?

Sites at Loon Lake Campground are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232070).

How many campsites does Loon Lake Campground have?

Loon Lake Campground has 60 campsites, including 3 group sites. 4 sites are accessible.

Are there accessible (ADA) campsites at Loon Lake Campground?

Yes, 4 sites are designated accessible at Loon Lake Campground.

Does Loon Lake Campground have RV hookups?

No. Loon Lake Campground has no hookups. The longest rig allowed is 67 feet.

Are there pull-through sites at Loon Lake Campground?

Recreation.gov lists 9 pull-through sites at Loon Lake Campground.

Is there drinking water at Loon Lake Campground?

Yes, Loon Lake Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.

Are dogs allowed at Loon Lake Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Loon Lake Campground.

Who manages Loon Lake Campground?

Loon Lake Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Loon Lake Campground

Swimming nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Loon Lake Campground, in straight-line miles: Meeks Bay (swimming hole, 12 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.

Loon Lake Group Campgrounds Placerville · National Forest · First-come
Sites
Not on record
Season
Not on record
Fee
Not on record
 Loon Lake Equestrian Group Pollock Pines · National Forest · First-come
Sites
Not on record
Season
Not on record
Fee
Not on record
 Northshore Campground Placerville · National Forest · First-come
Sites
Not on record
Season
Not on record
Fee
Not on record
 Red Fir Group Placerville · National Forest · First-come
Sites
Not on record
Season
Not on record
Fee
Not on record

More campgrounds: camping near Pollock Pines and campgrounds in El Dorado.

Sources

  • apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
  • recreation.gov (reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, fireRings, sites, campsites, hookups), accessed 2026-09-30
  • epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01

Photo credits

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