Loon Lake
Its 4 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping is free, and it is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Loon Lake is a National Forest campground near Libby, Montana.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
- 20 ft
- Max RV length
- Gravel
- Access road
Loon Lake sits inside Kootenai National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Free
Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 4
- Max RV length
- 20 ft
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✓ Pets allowed
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Toilets, fire rings, and pets allowed. No potable water.
Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Rules
- Pets
- Allowed
Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Access road
- Gravel
- Elevation
- 3,624 ft
48.5972, -115.6708 in Lincoln. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Season and winter services
Loon Lake is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day , at 3,624 ft.
Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Loon Lake?
No. Loon Lake is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Loon Lake?
Camping at Loon Lake is free.
How many campsites does Loon Lake have?
Loon Lake has 4 campsites.
Is there drinking water at Loon Lake?
No. Loon Lake has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Are dogs allowed at Loon Lake?
Yes, pets are allowed at Loon Lake.
When is Loon Lake open?
Loon Lake is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Who manages Loon Lake?
Loon Lake is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Loon Lake
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $10 per night
- Sites
- 1
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Overnight Use:
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $10 per night
More campgrounds: camping near Libby and campgrounds in Lincoln.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- fs.usda.gov (sites.total, maxRvLengthFt, petsAllowed, fee, toilets, water, fireRings, elevationFt, accessRoad, season), accessed 2026-09-30