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Northshore Campground – Loon Lake (CA)

Northshore Campground – Loon Lake (CA)

Federal - Other Federal Park
Rating
4.3/5

About This Park

Overview

23 miles east of Placerville on Highway 50 and 31 miles north on Ice House Road (Forest Road 3), take the Loon Lake fork. 

Recreation

  • Swimming and Fishing
  • Boat Ramp at Loon Lake Campground
  • Picnic Area (5 sites) at the Loon Lake Boat Ramp
  • Rubicon OHV Trail (summer)
  • Hiking and horseback riding in Desolation Wilderness, permits available in Recreation.gov or the Placerville Ranger Station on Highway 50, Exit 54 in Camino. Day use permits area available at the Loon Lake trailhead in the summer and Placerville Ranger Station year‐round.
  • Loon Lake Chalet rental cabin, reservations required.

Facilities

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (831) 245-6891.

Nearby Attractions

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.
  • 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).

Quick Information

  • Type: Federal Park
  • Network: Federal – Other
  • Price Range: $15-35
  • Rating: 4.25 / 5

Amenities

    Contact & Location

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    Phone: 530-644-2324

    Email: info@royalelkparkmanagement.com

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    ⛺ Experience Summary

    Expect a more primitive, off-grid experience with no utility hookups, perfect for campers looking to disconnect. Tree cover keeps sites shaded and cool, and the forest backdrop makes it easy to feel away from it all. Facilities are basic — bring what you need and expect a more self-sufficient camping experience.

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    Activities

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    Boating

    ✓ Available
    🛒 Boating Gear

    Camping

    ✓ Available
    🛒 Camping Essentials
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    Fishing

    ✓ Available
    🛒 Fishing Gear
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    Hiking

    ✓ Available
    🛒 Hiking Gear
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    Horseback Riding

    ✓ Available
    🛒 Riding Gear