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Loon Lake

US Forest Service · California

Loon Lake in California. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 1330 public campsites we map in California.

Loon Lake Campground is situated on the south shores of Loon Lake, and attracts many visitors with its variety of campsites and beautiful waterfront setting. Popular activities include boating, swimming, fishing, hiking, horseback riding and exploring off-road vehicle trails. Recreation Anglers delight in fishing for rainbow and brown trout, while boaters head out for water skiing. Five picnic areas in the campground and a day-use area provide visitors with nice lake views.

What we know about it

Managed by
US Forest Service
Fee
$30–$36/night
Booking
Reservation required
Dogs
Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Phone
530-293-0827
Coordinates
38.98333, -120.33000

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Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-05-02, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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