Loon Lake Group Cg
California
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We won't guess. Here is exactly what we do and don't know.
What we do know
Inside Eldorado National Forest
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
Boundary data
What's missing
No access route mapped
We don't yet know which road reaches this trailhead, so we can't tell you if it's gated.
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Loon Lake Group Cg
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About this campground
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.
Campsite info
Directions & GPX
Facts about this campground
When to go
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Tahoma, CA weather station, 12 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan37° high22° low
- Feb38° high22° low
- Mar43° high25° low
- Apr49° high27° low
- May58° high34° low
- Jun69° high40° low
- Jul77° high46° low
- Aug76° high46° low
- Sep69° high41° low
- Oct58° high34° low
- Nov44° high27° low
- Dec38° high21° low
Where it is
- Pacific Ranger District · Ranger district
- Eldorado National Forest · National forest
- Managed by
- Forest Service
Conditions
Active alerts for Eldorado National Forest as of Oct 9, 2026:
Fire Restrictions are in Effect Forest Wide
fire-restriction · posted Sep 30, 2026
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Mokelumne Wilderness Restricted Use
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Occupancy and Use Restrictions - Desolation Wilderness Area
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Deer Valley Trail (19E01) & Meadow Lake Road (09N01)
caution · posted Aug 24, 2026
Silver Bear Wheeled Vehicle Closure
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Desolation Wilderness Food and Refuse Storage Restriction
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Camping Occupancy Restrictions
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Help Halt Golden Mussel Invasion
caution · posted Aug 24, 2026
Source: USFS forest alerts
Nearby
- Loon Lake CgCamping0.1 mi
- Loon Lake Equestrian GroupCamping0.1 mi
- Orion TrailCross-country skiing0.2 mi
- Shadow TrailCross-country skiing0.2 mi
- Rubicon RiverCanoeing1.1 mi
- Lower ButtressRock climbing2.5 mi
- South Fork Rubicon RiverCanoeing2.8 mi
- October WallRock climbing6.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
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