Loon Lake
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At a Glance
About Loon Lake
Loon Lake is a national park campground at Eldorado National Forest in El Dorado County, California. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Instead of refreshing Recreation.gov, let Campsite Tonight watch for cancellations and automatically drop an open site into your cart the instant one frees up.
Loon Lake is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 58 ft. Campers rate it 3.8/5 across 161 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Eldorado National Forest include Loon Lake Chalet, Northshore Campground, Northshore Campground - Loon Lake (CA), Red Fir and Wentworth Springs Campground.
Total reservations in June — 2023: 515 · 2024: 259 · 2025: 2
Location
Address
El Dorado County, California
Coordinates
38.9833, -120.3300
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •July sees 756 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Loon Lake Chalet
Eldorado National Forest
Northshore Campground
Eldorado National Forest
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Northshore Campground - Loon Lake (CA)
Eldorado National Forest
Red Fir
Eldorado National Forest
Wentworth Springs Campground
Eldorado National Forest
Airport Flat Campground
Eldorado National Forest
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Loon Lake FAQ
How far in advance should I book Loon Lake?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Loon Lake?
July typically sees the highest reservation activity at Loon Lake. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Loon Lake right now?
Loon Lake is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
How often is availability checked at Loon Lake?
Campsite Tonight monitors Loon Lake for cancellations and new availability as fast as every 26 sec. When a site opens up, users with alerts enabled receive instant notifications so they can book before others.
Can I get a reservation at Loon Lake?
Yes! Campers have recently secured reservations at Loon Lake using Campsite Tonight's availability alerts. Even when fully booked, cancellations happen regularly. Set up an alert to get notified instantly when a site opens up.
Where is Loon Lake located?
Loon Lake is located in Eldorado National Forest, California.
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