Loon Lake Chalet

US Forest Service · California

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

Loon Lake Chalet is situated next to Loon Lake in a granite bowl, and offers year-round, drive-to access for excellent backcountry skiing and hiking. The three-story chalet boasts excellent views of the Sierras and the lake. Though the chalet looks fancy, guests should not not expect hotel luxuries, but rather a semi-rustic experience. The Sacramento Municipal Utility District built the chalet in 1989, originally intended as a day-use winter facility.

What we know about it

Managed by: US Forest Service
Fee: Not published (the agency does not list one)
Booking: Reservation required
Dogs: Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Number of sites: 315
Phone: 530-644-2324
Coordinates: 38.98000, -120.32000

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Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-02-25, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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