Campsite AtlasNorthshore Campground - Loon Lake (Ca)
23 miles east of Placerville on Highway 50 and 31 miles north on Ice House Road (Forest Road 3), take the Loon Lake fork. 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. . For facility specific information, please call (831) 245-6891.
Campsites
| Standard, no hookups | 16 |
| RV, no hookups | 8 |
| Host/management | 1 |
| Total | 25 |
Amenities & rules
Fees: Recreation Fee: Recreation fees are the fees a visitor pays for things like overnight camping, a day-use pavilion, group facilities, a tour or a permit. Recreation fees vary by location and/or activity.
Compiled from site-level records; individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Getting there
23 miles east of Placerville on Highway 50 and 31 miles north on Ice House Road (Forest Road 3), take the Loon Lake fork.
Campgrounds nearby
Reservable0.4 miles away
Reservable1.3 miles away
1.7 miles away
Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.