View of Loon Lake from the day use area beach.
View of Loon Lake Recreation Site entrance sign in the foreground with the entrance road in the background
Waterfall on Elliott State Forest land accessed from Loon Lake day use area.
A view of Loon Lake with fog settling in above the lake
Paved waterfall trail with leaves on the ground.

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly

Available sites

50 total sites

About Loon Lake Recreation Site

The Bureau of Land Management's Loon Lake Recreation Site is located in the heart of Oregon's Coast Range at an elevation of 392 ft, just 20 mi east-southeast of Reedsport, Oregon. Loon Lake Recreation Site is one of the Coast Range's few recreation areas with a warm, sandy beach. The lake is perfect for swimming, fishing, boating, and other water activities. The site offers a campground and day use area. Loon Lake Recreation Site's operating season is from Memorial Day weekend to September 30th. The Coos Bay District Office in North Bend, OR manages Loon Lake Recreation Site.  Please visit the BLM Loon Lake Recreation Site website for more information.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Water Access

Water Access

  • Beach Access
  • Lake Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

50 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: Sites 1-33 & T1-T5 RV
Pet Friendly · 58 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 002, Loop: Sites 1-33 & T1-T5 RV
Pet Friendly · 46 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 003, Loop: Sites 1-33 & T1-T5 RV
Pet Friendly · 69 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 004, Loop: Sites 1-33 & T1-T5 RV
Pet Friendly · 32 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 005, Loop: Sites 1-33 & T1-T5 RV
Pet Friendly · 35 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 006, Loop: Sites 1-33 & T1-T5 RV
Pet Friendly · 32 × 11 ft · Paved
⛺ 007, Loop: Sites 1-33 & T1-T5 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 008, Loop: Sites 1-33 & T1-T5 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 009, Loop: Sites 1-33 & T1-T5 RV
Pet Friendly · 39 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 010, Loop: Sites 1-33 & T1-T5 RV
Pet Friendly · 49 × 10 ft · Paved
⛺ 011, Loop: Sites 1-33 & T1-T5 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 013, Loop: Sites 1-33 & T1-T5 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 014, Loop: Sites 1-33 & T1-T5 RV
Pet Friendly · 35 × 11 ft · Paved
⛺ 015, Loop: Sites 1-33 & T1-T5 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 016, Loop: Sites 1-33 & T1-T5 RV
Pet Friendly · 37 × 11 ft · Paved
🚐 017, Loop: Sites 1-33 & T1-T5 RV
Pet Friendly · 74 × 11 ft · Paved
🚐 020, Loop: Sites 1-33 & T1-T5 RV
Pet Friendly · 42 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 021, Loop: Sites 1-33 & T1-T5 RV
Pet Friendly · 36 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 022, Loop: Sites 1-33 & T1-T5 RV
Pet Friendly · 39 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 024, Loop: Sites 1-33 & T1-T5 RV
Pet Friendly · 43 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 026, Loop: Sites 1-33 & T1-T5 RV
Pet Friendly · 52 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 027, Loop: Sites 1-33 & T1-T5 RV
Pet Friendly · 43 × 11 ft · Paved
🚐 028, Loop: Sites 1-33 & T1-T5 RV
Pet Friendly · 38 × 11 ft · Paved
🚐 029, Loop: Sites 1-33 & T1-T5 RV
Pet Friendly · 38 × 11 ft · Paved
🚐 030, Loop: Sites 1-33 & T1-T5 RV
Pet Friendly · 36 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 031, Loop: Sites 1-33 & T1-T5 RV
Pet Friendly · 35 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 032, Loop: Sites 1-33 & T1-T5 RV
Pet Friendly · 36 × 11 ft · Paved
🚐 033, Loop: Sites 1-33 & T1-T5 RV
Pet Friendly · 51 × 11 ft · Paved
🚐 034, Loop: Sites 34-53 RV
Pet Friendly · 70 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 035, Loop: Sites 34-53 RV
Pet Friendly · 42 × 15 ft · Paved
🚐 037, Loop: Sites 34-53 RV
Pet Friendly · 86 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 038, Loop: Sites 34-53 RV
Pet Friendly · 36 × 9 ft · Paved
⛺ 039, Loop: Sites 34-53 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 040, Loop: Sites 34-53 RV
Pet Friendly · 41 × 10 ft · Paved
⛺ 043, Loop: Sites 34-53 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 044, Loop: Sites 34-53 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 045, Loop: Sites 34-53 RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 11 ft · Paved
🚐 046, Loop: Sites 34-53 RV
Pet Friendly · 48 × 9 ft · Paved
⛺ 047, Loop: Sites 34-53 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 048, Loop: Sites 34-53 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 049, Loop: Sites 34-53 RV
Pet Friendly · 55 × 11 ft · Paved
🚐 050, Loop: Sites 34-53 RV
Pet Friendly · 26 × 15 ft · Paved
🚐 051, Loop: Sites 34-53 RV
Pet Friendly · 47 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 052, Loop: Sites 34-53 RV
Pet Friendly · 28 × 11 ft · Paved
🚐 053, Loop: Sites 34-53 RV
Pet Friendly · 42 × 11 ft · Paved
⛺ A, Loop: Tent Meadows Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ B, Loop: Tent Meadows Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ C, Loop: Tent Meadows Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ D, Loop: Tent Meadows Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ E, Loop: Tent Meadows Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire

Reviews (145)

What Guests Are Saying

Loon Lake Recreation Site boasts a beautiful location with well-maintained campsites, clean restrooms, and friendly staff. Many visitors appreciate the organized tent sites and the stunning lake views, making it a popular spot for families. However, some areas, like the playground and reservation policies, could use improvement, and guests miss the availability of running water and showers.

Review Summary

3.9
145 reviews
5
38.6%
56
4
35.9%
52
3
9.0%
13
2
12.4%
18
1
4.1%
6

Andrea H

Verified

September 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: Sites 34-53

4

This was a nice site. There is a separate pretty private area to put a tent. Stairs down to the bathroom are very close (pro or con, depending on how you look at it). The bathroom is just below the tent area, and it does has a light on all night. This didn’t bother us at all, although it may be a negative for some. You are the last site though, so only have the potential for neighbors on one side… The beach is an easy walk as well. I would stay at this campground again for sure, as it was beautiful and well-maintained. I would definitely consider this site again too.

Nicholas R

Verified

September 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: Sites 1-33 & T1-T5

4

Awesome old growth trees which helped making camping in a light rain very manageable. Barely even got wet

Nicholas R

Verified

September 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: Sites 1-33 & T1-T5

4

Awesome old growth trees which helped making camping in a light rain very manageable. Barely even got wet

Jill C

Verified

June 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: Sites 34-53

4

The lack of garbage cans in the day use area is concerning. Last summer people did not pack garbage out and I never saw any employees cleaning up so I spent every morning of my camp trip cleaning up tons of trash and bottles and cans left behind .
The reservation system needs to go back to the way it used to be years ago .
If you no show on the second day of your reservation- your site used to become available for first come first serve .
So many sites sit reserved and paid for but unoccupied.
The park employees need to lighten up the rules about leaving our belongings on the land next to our boats overnight.
They say it’s because of theft . This is so illogical. We can leave our campsite unattended during the day when we play down at the lake - our things could get stolen at the campsite just the same .
Other than that - we will be back for 3 more trips to Loon Lake as we create family memories for the 30th year .

Jill C

Verified

June 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: Sites 34-53

4

The lack of garbage cans in the day use area is concerning. Last summer people did not pack garbage out and I never saw any employees cleaning up so I spent every morning of my camp trip cleaning up tons of trash and bottles and cans left behind .
The reservation system needs to go back to the way it used to be years ago .
If you no show on the second day of your reservation- your site used to become available for first come first serve .
So many sites sit reserved and paid for but unoccupied.
The park employees need to lighten up the rules about leaving our belongings on the land next to our boats overnight.
They say it’s because of theft . This is so illogical. We can leave our campsite unattended during the day when we play down at the lake - our things could get stolen at the campsite just the same .
Other than that - we will be back for 3 more trips to Loon Lake as we create family memories for the 30th year .

David W

Verified

June 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: Sites 34-53

4

Take plenty of water as they have shut it off except for toilet flushing in the brick bathrooms. Fishing was fantastic as they must have restocked the lake. The rangers are great.

David W

Verified

June 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: Sites 34-53

4

Take plenty of water as they have shut it off except for toilet flushing in the brick bathrooms. Fishing was fantastic as they must have restocked the lake. The rangers are great.

Amber B

Verified

July 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: Sites 34-53

2

My favorite camping spot in Oregon. However our campsite neighbors had one of this generators that is used in workshops, much louder than the ones used by RVs normally.

It was so loud and they’d leave it running for hours! We could hear it down by the lake. It made eating at our campsite awful. I couldn’t even have a conversation with my family. Rangers were clearly annoyed by it too but said they couldn’t do anything.

It would get turned on right when quiet time ended and then be turned off at the start (10:00-7:00). I’ve never been around such inconsiderate people while camping.
I hope the policy around noises change to consider items like generators exceeding a certain decibel limit.

Amber B

Verified

July 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: Sites 34-53

2

My favorite camping spot in Oregon. However our campsite neighbors had one of this generators that is used in workshops, much louder than the ones used by RVs normally.

It was so loud and they’d leave it running for hours! We could hear it down by the lake. It made eating at our campsite awful. I couldn’t even have a conversation with my family. Rangers were clearly annoyed by it too but said they couldn’t do anything.

It would get turned on right when quiet time ended and then be turned off at the start (10:00-7:00). I’ve never been around such inconsiderate people while camping.
I hope the policy around noises change to consider items like generators exceeding a certain decibel limit.

Jill C

Verified

July 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: Sites 34-53

3

Really wish that people would cancel their reservations if they don’t want it .
There are no first come first sights at this campground anymore !
Even the tent meadows is reservable . Things have changed so much over the past 30 years. It’s very frustrating.
You used to lose your reservation if you didn’t contact the campground by the second day .
Sights sit unoccupied but unavailable.
There NEEDS to be a means to make phone calls back home !!!!!
We really miss the pay phone they removed !!!

Location & Directions for Loon Lake Recreation Site

7273 Loon Lake Road, Reedsport, OR 97467 United States

Elevation: 239 ft

Getting There

<p>From I-5 in Oregon, take the Drain Exit (#162) south of Cottage Grove. Travel 43 mi west on OR-38 W to Loon Lake Road, 4 mi west of Scottsburg. </p>
<p>From US HWY 101 in Reedsport, travel 13 mi east on OR-38 E to Loon Lake Road. </p>
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Nearest town

Reedsport, OR - 20 mi

About 28 min to downtown

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

12PM

Check out time

11AM

  • Contact the entrance station for questions during the operating season, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm daily.

Cancellation policy

  • Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
  • Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
  • Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
    • Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
  • Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
  • Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
  • Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.

Safety & rules

  • Loon Lake Recreation Site is open from Memorial Day weekend until September 30th.

Pets

  • Pets are allowed, must be leashed, and cannot enter the designated swim area.

Vehicles & parking

  • Day Use area is open, but overnight parking is not allowed.

Fires & fuel

  • Campfires are allowed in designated areas and propane is always permitted.
  • Firewood is not available during the season due to limitations.

Site types & loops

  • Loon Lake Recreation Site does not provide RV hookups, dump station, or shower/laundry facilities.

Fees & deposits

  • A Senior or Access Interagency Pass provides a discount on camping fees for single-capacity campsites.

Utilities

  • Potable water is available throughout the campground, but it's recommended to bring your own hand sanitizer and soap.

Accessibility

  • Nearby access to Loon Lake is available at the East Shore Day-Use Area and East Shore Campground.

Amenities

  • Explore other camping options in the area managed by the BLM and other private campgrounds.

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Last updated: October 21, 2026

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