OutReserve

Loon Lake Chalet

LOON LAKE CHALET
Kitchen Area
Living Room
Upstairs Loft
Living Area

About Loon Lake Chalet

Loon Lake Chalet is situated next to Loon Lake in a granite bowl, and offers year-round, drive-to access for excellent backcountry skiing and hiking. The three-story chalet boasts excellent views of the Sierras and the lake. Though the chalet looks fancy, guests should not not expect hotel luxuries, but rather a semi-rustic experience. The Sacramento Municipal Utility District built the chalet in 1989, originally intended as a day-use winter facility. Due to public demand, the second floor warming room was made available for overnight rental, and a third floor was soon added. 

Number of accommodations: 1

Campground Amenities

  • Potable Water
    Potable Water

Sites & Availability

1 Site Available

Site
Price
🏠 1, Loop: AREA LOON LAKE CHALET
20 guests
Price not available

Reviews (2)

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Scott B

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January 28, 2020 Stayed at: 1, Loop: AREA LOON LAKE CHALET

5

Facility was clean and plenty large enough for the group I brought up. Fire pit was nice to have access to also.

Karen M

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January 25, 2020 Stayed at: 1, Loop: AREA LOON LAKE CHALET

5

Wonderful, a little bit of everything, sun, snow, wind, warm, cold...and a Bald Eagle to greet us on the dam.

Location Loon Lake Chalet

Address:
Eldorado National Forest/Placerville Ranger District
Camino, CA, 95709
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 38.98 / -120.32

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

Guests must contact the ELDORADO NATIONAL FOREST at (530) 644-2324 to arrange for permit, access, check-in and to learn about current conditions

General

In order to provide an enjoyable and memorable experience to all visitors, a stay limit of days per calendar year is now in effect. Use of any Eldorado National Forest cabins is limited to 6 nights per recreation rental facility and a total of 12 nights per calendar year. This time limit includes any combination of stays in Harvey West Cabin, Loon Lake Chalet, Robbs Hut, Sly Guard Cabin and Van Vleck Bunkhouse

General

Bring tire chains in winter; roads are not plowed on weekends and holidays

General

Cellular phone service is not available at the Loon Lake Chalet. Cell coverage might be available depending on phone carrier 1-3 miles from the Chalet on Icehouse rd. From the Chalet parking lot, turn right on to Icehouse rd. and proceed to drive 1-3 miles and cell service might be available.  

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Winter conditions can occur from September through June and may provide visitors with challenging weather, affecting access and amenities

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In winter, this is a 'pack it in, pack it out' facility. There is no trash service, so please bring garbage bags and remove all trash from Loon Lake Chalet before departing

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Nearest phone is 2 miles northwest at the Kyburz store

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Off-road vehicles may only be used on designated trails

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No pets allowed in building

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Bears frequent the area; keep all food out of sight in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from area after eating

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For current weather conditions and fire restriction status, click here

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Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.

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Permitted use of Loon Lake Chalet is limited to six (6) days per year.

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