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Access Site CA

Loon Lake

Loon Lake Angel Creek

Source: california_department_of_parks_and_recreation Updated 1 year ago

City: CA
County: El Dorado County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 38.98140800, -120.32081300
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About This Access Site
Loon Lake is a popular recreation destination in the Eldorado National Forest. The lake has a public boat ramp with drive-in trailer access, making it a great option for kayakers, canoeists, and small motor boats. The ramp is located at the Loon Lake Campground, which offers reservable campsites along the scenic southern shore.

While motorized boats are allowed on the lake, speeds are restricted to 5 mph. This makes Loon Lake a relatively calm and peaceful option for paddlers looking to enjoy the scenic forested setting. Anglers can fish for rainbow and brown trout from boats or the shore. Day use and overnight permits are required, and can be obtained online through Recreation.gov or at the nearby Placerville Ranger Station. Visitors should check current regulations and fees before their visit.

Overall, Loon Lake provides a great opportunity for boating, fishing, and other water-based recreation in a beautiful mountain environment. The public boat ramp makes it accessible for a wide range of paddlers and small boaters.
Federal Facility Information
530-293-0827 Free Access Reservations Available

Overview
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.Recreation
Anglers delight in fishing for rainbow and brown trout, while boaters head out for water skiing. Five...

Overview
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.Recreation
Anglers delight in fishing for rainbow and brown trout, while boaters head out for water skiing. Five picnic areas in the campground and a day-use area provide visitors with nice lake views.Facilities
Campsites come with picnic tables, grills, campfire rings and bear-proof food storage lockers. Firewood is sold on-site.Natural Features
The campground sits just west of Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada Mountains at an elevation of 6,500 feet. The climate is similar to that of the Mediterranean with warm, dry summers and cold, wet winters.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (831) 245-6891.
Nearby Attractions
The 18-mile Rubicon Jeep Trail begins nearby. An exciting stretch of scenic, un-maintained, rocky road awaits off-road thrill seekers.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. Customers who cancel a GROUP overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee..
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).

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Nearby Recreation Areas
Eldorado National Forest Located within
Nearby Boat Facilities
Loon Lake Day Use and Boat Launch On-site