Loon Lake - Eldorado National Forest, Northern Sierra Nevada, California   There's so many things to do at Loon Lake including hiking, whitewater paddling, and playing golf, so running out of cool stuff to do won’t happen. So much fun stuff right next door to Loon Lake, and when you're here you're always having a good time. This campground is always a bliss. Cedar Ravine is right next door to Loon Lake and is beyond doubt a fine place to take a look at, and do take a hike on the Pigeon Roost Trail. Why not take a refreshing hike along the Nevada Point Trail; Coon Hollow is right here at Loon Lake. Loon Lake is situated     in the Northern Sierra Nevada. People from Placerville love to come to Loon Lake, and if you come at the right time of year, American River - South Fork offers some delightful whitewater. California is a good location for outdoors folks. At last, it's time for a camping trip once more, and Loon Lake in California is such a good location. Whohoo, so much fun stuff in one place! The Northern Sierra Nevada rules! Whitewater paddling is not for everybody but if it's for you then we recommend American River - South Fork, and a journey to Marshall Gold Discovery State Park invigorates the spirit. This is such a fun location for a campground. There are some tremendous whitewater spots on Cosumnes River - Middle Fork, and Indian Grinding Rock State Park is a brilliant site to go. Loads of people stay at Loon Lake to explore close   by Marshall Gold Discovery State Park. Now, you may assume that's a load but there's even more cool things to do here in the Northern Sierra Nevada. Loon Lake is right by the Bake Oven Trail, and you get a magnificent view of Sacramento Hill from here. The caring environment and loads of enjoyable things to do are incentive enough to come here. So many local attractions and all the outdoors recreation are pleasant incentives to come. Through the summer months highs here at Loon Lake get into the 90's with night lows in the 60's. The winter comes with highs in the 50's with temperatures at Loon Lake dipping down into the 30's through winter nights. Any time is a delightful time at Loon Lake if you fancy the outdoors. Ringgold Creek is a splendid location to explore, and for you golfers we recommend close by Camino Heights Golf Course. Loon Lake gets a common amount of annual rain; January is when you get the most rain here; July is the month with the least moisture. Loon Lake is a top pick campground with the people from Placerville. LOCATION AND CONTACT INFO: Historic Cary House Hotel, Placerville Welcome to the Historic Cary House Hotel. Since 1857, The Historic Cary House Hotel has represented fine lodging in the Gold Country. The Historic Cary House Hotel is The Jewel of Placerville. Experie...    Albert Shafsky House Bed And Breakfast, Placerville 2 miles away 1902 Queen Anne Victorian bed and breakfast in the Placerville Historic District provides a wonderful taste of rich heritage, both inside and out. We are a romantic, comfortable bed and breakfast in E... Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Review Guidelines Outdoors Recreation Near Sacramento—Arden-Arcade—Roseville, California Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Sacramento—Arden-Arcade—Roseville, California, the metro area neareast to Loon Lake - Eldorado National Forest. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more. Current weather conditions at Loon Lake - Eldorado National Forest, Northern Sierra Nevada, California Local climate location: AUBURN 19 miles away NATIONAL 9 INN, Placerville 2 miles away National 9 Inn is a two story frame stucco building. All rooms have Direct Dial Phones and Color Cable TV with Free HBO. Complimentary Continental Breakfast is available in the office. Smoking and non... Best Western Placerville Inn, Placerville 3 miles away Overlooking the grandeur of the scenic Sierra Foothills, the Best Western Placerville Inn offers luxurious accommodations in the heart of the Gold Country and the El Dorado wine country. Business and... More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Loon Lake - Eldorado National Forest, Northern Sierra Nevada, California   Northern Sierra Nevada Campgrounds Complete list of all the campgrounds in the Northern Sierra Nevada. Northern Sierra Nevada Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Northern Sierra Nevada. California Campgrounds Complete list of all campgrounds in California El Dorado County Campgrounds Complete list of all campgrounds in El Dorado County Books about campgrounds in California List of books available on Amazon.com about campgrounds in California. California Outdoors Index This is a very comprehensive index of outdoors activities in the great state of California.       These outdoors activities are available near Loon Lake - Eldorado National Forest.   Camp Grounds Near Loon Lake - Eldorado National Forest: Black Oak Stumpy Meadows - Eldorado National Forest, Placerville , 0 miles away Gerle Creek - Eldorado National Forest, Placerville , 0 miles away Loon Lake Chalet - Eldorado National Forest, Placerville , 0 miles away Middle Meadows - Eldorado National Forest, Placerville , 0 miles away Pipi Campground - Eldorado National Forest, Placerville , 0 miles away Red Fir - Eldorado National Forest, Placerville , 0 miles away Robbs Hut - Eldorado National Forest, Placerville , 0 miles away   Hotels Near Loon Lake - Eldorado National Forest: Historic Cary House Hotel, Placerville , 0 miles away Albert Shafsky House Bed And Breakfast, Placerville , 2 miles away NATIONAL 9 INN, Placerville , 2 miles away Best Western Placerville Inn, Placerville , 3 miles away Westhaven Inn Pollock Pines, Pollock Pines , 14 miles away Best Western Stagecoach Inn, Pollock Pines , 14 miles away Sutter Creek Days Inn, Sutter Creek , 18 miles away   Trails Near Loon Lake - Eldorado National Forest: Nevada Point Trail, El Dorado County County , 16 miles away, 5.3 hiking miles, 2771 feet elevation difference Bake Oven Trail, Placer County County , 19 miles away,  9 hiking miles, 2032 feet elevation difference Pigeon Roost Trail, Placer County County , 19 miles away, 1.4 hiking miles, 763 feet elevation difference   Ski Areas Near Loon Lake - Eldorado National Forest: Royal Gorge, California , 42 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Soda Springs, California , 44 miles away, 652 vertical feet Sugar Bowl, California , 45 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Boreal, California , 45 miles away, 500 vertical feet Alpine Meadows, California , 46 miles away, 1802 vertical feet Donner Ski Ranch, California , 46 miles away, 750 vertical feet Squaw Valley, California , 46 miles away, 2850 vertical feet Homewood, California , 48 miles away, 1650 vertical feet Sierra at Tahoe, California , 50 miles away, 2212 vertical feet Granlibakken, California , 51 miles away, 300 vertical feet   Whitewater Near Loon Lake - Eldorado National Forest: American River - South Fork, El Dorado County , 5 miles away, Class IV-V - 7 miles long (Slab Creek Dam to White Rock Powerhouse) Cosumnes River - Middle Fork, El Dorado County , 8 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 11 miles long (Outingdale to Highway 49) American River - South Fork, El Dorado County , 9 miles away, Class II-IV - 20.5 miles long (Route 193 to Folsom Lake) American River - South Fork, El Dorado County , 12 miles away, Class III+ - 15 miles long (Lotus Campground to Folsom Lake) Camp Creek, El Dorado County , 14 miles away, Class IV+ - 10.1 miles long (Fleming Meadows trailhead to Happy Valley Road)   Golf Courses Near Loon Lake - Eldorado National Forest: Camino Heights Golf Course, Camino , 6 miles away