Loon Lake Recreation Site

Operating Season - Loon Lake Recreation Site is open Memorial Day weekend till September 30th.

Pets - Pets are allowed at Loon Lake Recreation Site, with the exception of the designated swim area, and must be leashed (max. 6 feet) at all times. Please properly dispose of pet waste. Waste bags are available in the day use area.Please ensure pets are monitored and within your vicinity at all times, please stay within the posted day use area for pets.

Day Use Hours - Day Use is open from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. No overnight parking in day use area.

Campground Limits:
Check-in time - Campground check-in is at 12:00 pm.
Check-out time - Campground check-out time is at 11:00 am.
Length of Stay - Camping stay limit is 14 days in a 28-day period.
Site Capacity - Single-capacity sites are limited to six (6) persons and one (1) vehicle. Double-capacity sites are limited to twelve (12) persons and two (2) vehicles. There is a $7 fee charged per extra vehicle, per night.
Site Parking - Vehicles must be parked on the paved campsite parking pad causing no resource degradation or encroachment onto the paved access road. Extra vehicles must park in the overflow lot.
Quiet Hours - Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm to 7:00 am.

Are campfires allowed? When allowed, all campfires are limited to steel fire rings or barbecue grills provided within the recreation site.Propane is always allowed.

Firewood - Firewood is not available during the season due to staffing and funding limitations.

No Hookups - Loon Lake Recreation Site does not offer RV hookups.No Dump Station - The nearest dump station is located at the US Forest Service's Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area Office in Reedsport, OR. No Shower/Laundry - There are no shower or laundry facilities on site.

Interagency Pass Discount on Camping - A Senior or Access Interagency Pass provides a camping fee discount on single-capacity campsites only while booking a reservation. You must present the pass and photo ID upon check-in.

When will Loon Lake Recreation Site have potable water? Loon Lake Recreation does have Potable Water throughout the Campground. It is still Recommended to bring personal supply of hand sanitizer and soap.Check the BLM's Loon Lake website for updates: http://www.blm.gov/visit/loon-lake-recreaton-site

Who can I contact with questions regarding my stay or visit?During the Loon Lake Recreation Site operation season (Memorial Day weekend to September 30th) you can call the Loon Lake Recreation Site entrance station 7 days/week from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm (dependent on staffing)

Where else can I access Loon Lake?
The BLM's East Shore Day-Use Area is just a mile from Loon Lake Recreation Site and is open year-round, though there is no boat launch. The East Shore Campground (open Memorial Day weekend through November 30th offers six, shady campsites near the lake that are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Access to the lake is available across the road from the campground.  
Loon Lake Lodge and RV Resort also offers overnight accommodations and a boat launch on the shore of Loon Lake. For information on their available facilities, visit loonlakerv.com or call 541-599-2244.

Where else in the area can I camp?
The BLM Coos Bay District Office also manages three other campgrounds in the Coast Range within an hour's drive of Loon Lake. Please click on each campground below for more information:
- Smith River Falls Campground 
- Vincent Creek Campground 
- Fawn Creek Campground 
Several other public and privately owned campgrounds offer first-come, first-served, or reservable sites in the area. You can also search for other campgrounds on Recreation.gov, the Siuslaw National Forest at fs.usda.gov/siuslaw, or Oregon State Parks at oregonstateparks.org.