Established Camping
Northshore Campground Loon Lake (Ca) — Eldorado National Forest
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Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
We are aware of an issue with Scan & Pay which allows for a 1-99 group capacity. The site capacity ratings are as follows:
- Single site: 6 people max (including children)
- Double site: 12 people max (including children)
- Triple site: 18 people max (including children)
Northshore Campground at Loon Lake is situated in the Eldorado National Forest, featuring forested terrain and a lake setting. Temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 80°F in summer. Nearby attractions include Loon Lake for boating and fishing, and hiking trails in the surrounding forest.
Description
Overview
23 miles east of Placerville on Highway 50 and 31 miles north on Ice House Road (Forest Road 3), take the Loon Lake fork.
Recreation
Swimming and Fishing Boat Ramp at Loon Lake Campground Picnic Area (5 sites) at the Loon Lake Boat Ramp Rubicon OHV Trail (summer) Hiking and horseback riding in Desolation Wilderness, permits available in Recreation.gov or the Placerville Ranger Station on Highway 50, Exit 54 in Camino. Day use permits area available at the Loon Lake trailhead in the summer and Placerville Ranger Station yearround. Loon Lake Chalet rental cabin, reservations required.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (831) 245-6891.
Charges & Cancellations
Change Fee: A service fee may be charged at the time a modification is made depending on the changes. Cancellation Fee: A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refunds for a cancelled reservation. Cut-Off Window: The latest date and/or time that you can make an advanced reservation or a change to an existing reservation. Cut-off windows can vary by location, but are typically 4 days before your arrival date. A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (see Late Cancellation below). Late Cancellation: If you cancel your reservation too close to the start date, additional service fees may be withheld. Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).
Fee Info
Recreation Fee: Recreation fees are the fees a visitor pays for things like overnight camping, a day-use pavilion, group facilities, a tour or a permit. Recreation fees vary by location and/or activity. Reservation Fee: A fee may be charged at the time a reservation is made to cover the cost of reservation services. This fee is in addition to the Recreation Fee and is non-refundable. Fees for camping, day use, group sites, cabins and lookouts: $8 if made on-line; $9 if made through the call center; $3 if made in-person.
Location
Northshore Campground Loon Lake (Ca) — Eldorado National Forest is located in California
Directions
23 miles east of Placerville on Highway 50 and 31 miles north on Ice House Road (Forest Road 3), take the Loon Lake fork.
Coordinates
38.999568 N
120.318717 W
Detours Nearby
Wench Creek Campground
34 min away
Azalea Cove Campground
35 min away
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 6 min from Sacramento
- 2 hrs 24 min from Yuba City
- 3 hrs 2 min from Reno
- 3 hrs 16 min from Carson City
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Pets
- Fires
