Water activities dominate at this Bureau of Land Management campground on the shores of Loon Lake. Campers can fish, kayak, and swim directly from the recreation site, which provides both drive-in and walk-in access for tents and RVs up to 86 feet. The forested setting includes water hookups, a dump station, and picnic tables, with several sites offering more privacy than others according to recent visitors.
The facility charges $18-36 per night and allows campfires and pets throughout the 86-site campground. A nearby gift shop and restaurant provide additional conveniences, though campers should prepare for rough access roads leading to the lake. Loon Lake sits less than half a mile away for those wanting to explore additional shoreline areas.
Description
Overview
The Bureau of Land Management's Loon Lake Recreation Site is located in the heart of Oregon's Coast Range at an elevation of 392 feet, just 20 miles east-southeast of Reedsport, Oregon. Loon Lake Recreation Site is one of the Coast Range's few recreation areas with a warm, sandy beach. The lake is perfect for swimming, fishing, boating, and other water activities. The site offers a campground and day use area, though visitors should note that there is no cell phone coverage in the area. Loon Lake Recreation Site's operating season is from Memorial Day weekend to September 30th. The Coos Bay District Office in North Bend, OR manages Loon Lake Recreation Site.Please visit the BLM Loon Lake Recreation Site website for more information.
Recreation
Loon Lake is a family-oriented recreation site, treasured by locals for generations. The site offers a myriad of recreational opportunities, including camping, boating, kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, swimming, and waterplay. Visitors can also enjoy relaxing on the warm, sandy beach. Other popular activities at Loon Lake include picnicking, hiking, birding, horseshoe tossing, and barbecuing. Campsites have paved parking pads and ample shade from old growth trees. The day use area boasts picnic tables, barbecue grills, swim area, fishing dock, and boat launch. A short, 1/4 mile trail to a waterfall on Elliott State Forest land begins at the south end of the day use area and takes hikers through a quiet and serene segment of old growth forest.
Facilities
Loon Lake offers 53 campsites that accomodate tents, trucks, trailers, and/or RVs. All campsites contain a fire ring and picnic table. Most sites have a barbecue grill and/or tent pad. Double sites have two picnic tables and larger, or multiple, tent pads. In addition, the site contains flush toilet facilities, vault toilets, children's play area, day use picnic tables and barbecue grills, amphitheatre, boat launch, and fishing dock.
Natural Features
Loon Lake Recreation Site is situated in the Coast Mountain Range in southwestern Oregon. Douglas-fir, western hemlock, red alder, and bigleaf maple trees forest this beautiful site and offer an abundance of shade. The forest understory features a host of native plants including rhododendron, salal, salmon berry, thimble berry, vine maple, trailing blackberry, and several fern species. A diverse variety of bird life, from the seldom seen Marbled Murrelet and Spotted Owl, to the ever-present Steller's Jay and Osprey, frequent this area. Signs of larger animals, such as raccoon, bear, elk, deer, and bobcat are evident. Loon Lake is part of the Umpqua River watershed that drains water from the Coast Range to the Pacific Ocean. Formed by a landslide of large sandstone blocks and boulders, Loon Lake is a naturally dammed lake that covers 260 acres, is 2 miles long, and 190' deep.
Nearby Attractions
The Oregon Coast Range offers a myriad of exciting recreational activities, including hiking, fishing, scenic driving, tidepooling, expansive beaches, and wildlife viewing. BLM's Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area, also managed by the Coos Bay District Office, is a short drive from Loon Lake and offers visitors the chance to see one of Oregon's largest mammal, Roosevelt Elk, up close. Loon Lake is less than an hour from charming Winchester Bay on the Pacific Ocean. The town of Reedsport is just 20 miles away and lies near the confluence of three rivers, including the scenic Umpqua and Smith rivers. Reedsport is the gateway town to the vast Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, where visitors enjoy hiking, paddling, wildlife viewing, camping, picnicking, sand play, beach access, and OHV riding.
Contact Info
This location has limited staffing. Please call (541) 756-0100 for general information.
Charges & Cancellations
Fee Info
Camping$18.00 Single Site (up to 6 persons/ 1 vehicle)$36.00 Double Site (up to 12 persons/ 2 vehicles)$7.00 Additional Vehicle(Online reservations may incur additional fees)Day Use$5.00 per vehicle$3.00 Walk-In$3.00 Boat LaunchNOTICE: Exact change is required. We do not accept bills larger than $20. Checks and debit/credit cards are accepted. You may also use the on-site self-service kiosk or pay through the Scan & Pay feature in the Recreation.gov app (please download and set up the app before arriving).
Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect
There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect
There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
ATTENTION: At this time, Loon Lake does not have any cell phone coverage. To ensure a smooth visit, please make all necessary preparations in advance and plan accordingly for the lack of cell service.
This location is open.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsLoon Lake Recreation Site is located in Oregon near Scottsburg
Directions
From I-5 in Oregon, take the Drain Exit (#162) south of Cottage Grove. Travel 43 miles west on OR-38 W to Loon Lake Road, 4 miles west of Scottsburg. From US HWY 101 in Reedsport, travel 13 miles east on OR-38 E to Loon Lake Road. Watch for Loon Lake Recreation Site sign on OR-38 between mileposts 13 and 14. Turn south onto Loon Lake Road, then travel 7 miles to the recreation site. When you come onto the Loon Lake Recreation Site sign on your left, the entrance is to the right, between the large boulders.
Address
7273 Loon Lake Road
Reedsport, OR 97467
Coordinates
43.5972222 N
123.8402778 W
Connectivity
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T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
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- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 36 min from Eugene, OR
- 2 hrs 3 min from Albany, OR
- 2 hrs 11 min from Corvallis, OR
- 2 hrs 22 min from Grants Pass, OR
