Loon Lake Equestrian Group Campground

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The campground operates seasonally from late June through October, weather permitting. Reservations are available through Recreation.gov. Maximum stay is 14 days per calendar year forest-wide.

Eldorado National Forest

National Forest System Roads

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Eldorado National Forest

Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited

Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…

Eldorado National Forest

Fire Restrictions are in Effect Forest Wide

Fire Restrictions are in effect forest wide.  No campfires except in existing stoves, charcoal grills, or fire rings provided in the Recreation Sites listed in Exhibit A in the Forest Order and actively serviced by a camp host.No charcoal firesCamp stoves, lanterns and propane fire rings are…

About

Loon Lake Equestrian Group Campground is one of three group camping options within the Loon Lake Campground complex, specifically designated for equestrian use. Located on the south shore of Loon Lake at 6,500 feet in the Sierra Nevada mountains, this group site accommodates up to 25 people with a maximum of 8 vehicles. The site is designed for campers with horses, and bringing a horse is mandatory when reserving this site. The campground provides vault toilets, drinking water from faucets, fire rings, picnic tables, and bear-proof food storage lockers. A dump station is available in the main campground area. No hookups are available. Firewood is sold on-site during the operating season. Popular activities include horseback riding on nearby trails, exploring the 18-mile Rubicon Jeep Trail, boating, swimming, and fishing on Loon Lake. The campground operates seasonally from late June through October, weather permitting. Reservations are available through Recreation.gov up to 6 months in advance.

Directions

23 miles east of Placerville on Highway 50, then 29 miles north on Ice House Road (Forest Road 3) to the south side of Loon Lake.

Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station Yes
Wifi
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store
Price $130

Vehicle

Max RV Length 35ft
Max Trailer Length
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites

Contact

Phone +1 (530) 293-0827

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

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