California · Camping · Near Sunnyside-Tahoe City

Loon Lake

Loon LakePhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain
82
sites
May–Oct
best months

Is Loon Lake open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 3 alerts for Eldorado National Forest.

As of · Source: USFS · Eldorado National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • 82 sites for horse campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 6,478 ft
  • Pacific Ranger DistrictEldorado National Forest

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.

Around this trail

Add any of these when you start a trip
  • Sleep close

    Loon Lake

    Campground

    Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Swiss Lakewood Restaurant

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 12 mi
  • If it rains

    Baldwin Home

    Museum

    Museum · 16 mi from Sunnyside-Tahoe City

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  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Loon Lake

    Best months: May–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      37° / 22°

    2. Feb

      38° / 22°

    3. Mar

      43° / 25°

    4. Apr

      49° / 27°

    5. May

      58° / 34°

    6. Jun

      69° / 40°

    7. Jul

      77° / 46°

    8. Aug

      76° / 46°

    9. Sep

      69° / 41°

    10. Oct

      58° / 34°

    11. Nov

      44° / 27°

    12. Dec

      38° / 21°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Tahoma, CA, 12 mi away at 6,315 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

    Closures we've recorded since August 2026

    • Fire Restrictions are in Effect Forest Wide

      Eldorado National Forest · Order dated September 22, 2026; seen Aug 23, 2026, no lift recorded · Forest Service

Loon Lake

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