Loon Lake

Loon Lake

Description
Loon Lake is located approximately 100 miles from Sacramento in the Crystal Basin Recreation Area. The Forest Service maintains several camping facilities suitable for both tents, RV's, and group camping. All boating is permitted as well as swimming and water-skiing. Improved launching facilities are available.
Contacts & Information
Pacific Ranger Station at (530) 644-6048. Camping Reservations (800) 280-CAMP.
General Information
Size
988 Surface Acres
Elevation
5,500 feet above sea level
Species of Fish
Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout
Brook Trout
Kokanee Salmon
Fish Identification Encyclopedia
Location
Closest Services: Resort on Ice House Road.
Directions to: Pollock Pines
Directions to Lake: From Pollock Pines, on Hwy 50; go E 9 mi. to Ice House Rd., near Riverton. Turn N on Ice House Rd., toward Crystal Basin, go 10.5 mi. to Ice House Reservoir turn-off. 1) Turn E, go 1.5 mi. to Ice House Res. 2) Stay on Ice House Rd., go 5.5 mi. farther. Turn W, go 1.5 mi. to Union Valley Reservoir. 3) Continue on Ice House Rd., go 13 mi. farther to Loon Lake Rd. Turn E, go 5 mi. to fork in road, then turn E to lake.
Information
Water Data
Current Weather Conditions