Loon Lake Recreation Site
Closed for the season. Opens Memorial Day weekend (May 23, 2026) and operates through September 30. Reservations available via Recreation.gov. No cell phone coverage at this location.
Air Quality Alert issued August 7 at 10:22AM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory...in effect until noon PDT Monday for eastern Douglas County...mainly for areas in the south Umpqua River valley near Tiller and the Umpqua National Forest east of Steamboat. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecast conditions will cause air quality levels to fluctuate and could be at unhealthy levels at times. Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on the weather. People at risk include infants and young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults and pregnant people. People can take the following precautions to protect their health: * Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air quality. * Avoid strenuous outdoor activity during periods of poor air quality. * People with heart or lung problems and young children are especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while smoke levels are high. * Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in indoor heating, ventilation, cooling and air purification systems. For additional information...please visit the web site at https://oregonsmoke.org
Air Quality Alert issued August 7 at 10:17AM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory...in effect until noon PDT Monday. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecast conditions will cause air quality levels to fluctuate and could be at unhealthy levels at times. Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on the weather. People at risk include infants and young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults and pregnant people. People can take the following precautions to protect their health: * Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air quality. * Avoid strenuous outdoor activity during periods of poor air quality. * People with heart or lung problems and young children are especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while smoke levels are high. * Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in indoor heating, ventilation, cooling and air purification systems. For additional information...please visit the web site at https://oregonsmoke.org
From Recreation.gov
ATTENTION: At this time, Loon Lake does not have any cell phone coverage. To ensure a smooth visit, please make all necessary preparations in advance and plan accordingly for the lack of cell service.
About
Loon Lake Recreation Site sits in the heart of Oregon's Coast Range at 392 feet elevation. Managed by the BLM Coos Bay District, this family-oriented campground has been treasured by locals for generations. The 260-acre lake was formed by a natural landslide dam and reaches depths of 190 feet. It's one of the few Coast Range recreation areas with a warm, sandy beach perfect for swimming and waterplay. The campground offers 53 sites spread across several loops, including walk-to tent sites in the Tent Meadows area and double-capacity sites. All sites feature fire rings, picnic tables, and paved parking pads shaded by old growth Douglas-fir, western hemlock, and bigleaf maple. Facilities include flush toilets, vault toilets, and potable water spigots. There are no hookups, showers, or dump station on site. Beyond camping, visitors enjoy boating, kayaking, paddleboarding, and fishing. A children's play area and amphitheater serve families. A quarter-mile trail at the south end of the day use area leads through old growth forest to a waterfall on Elliott State Forest land. Note that there is no cell phone coverage anywhere in the recreation area.
Directions
From I-5, take Exit 162 (Drain) south of Cottage Grove and travel 43 miles west on OR-38 to Loon Lake Road, 4 miles west of Scottsburg. From US-101 in Reedsport, travel 13 miles east on OR-38 to Loon Lake Road. Turn south onto Loon Lake Road and travel 7 miles to the recreation site.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $18 - $36 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 51ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| BLM_OR_CB_Mail@blm.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (541) 756-0100 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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