Loon Lake Recreation Site Campground Oregon

Loon Lake Recreation Site Overview

Loon Lake Recreation Area campground has 53 campsites and offers beautiful lakeside camping in Oregon’s scenic Coast Range.  The BLM campground sits in a forested area along the shores of 260-acre Loon Lake. Unlike many coastal lakes, Loon Lake features a warm, sandy swim beach, making it a favorite summer getaway for families, anglers, paddlers, and campers.

The seasonal campground is typically open late May to late September. Amenities include potable (drinking) water, flush & vault toilets, trash collection (dumpsters). Cell service is not available in the area. Loon Lake Recreation Area also has an amphitheater, a picnic area, playground, a sandy swim beach, boat ramp and a  fishing dock

The nearest RV dump stations to the Loon Lake Recreation Area are located in Reedsport, Oregon, roughly 20 miles (about a 35-minute drive) to the west along Highway 38 and Highway 101.

Campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. Each site also has a parking spur, table, fire ring and grill. Hookups are not available. Parking spurs range on length from 20 to 86 feet.

Loon Lake Recreation Area – Outdoor Recreation & Activities

Water recreation is the main attraction at Loon Lake. The calm lake is ideal for boating, kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, swimming, and fishing. Anglers regularly catch rainbow trout, largemouth bass, and other warm-water fish. The sandy beach is especially popular with families during the summer months.

The surrounding forests offer hiking, birdwatching, wildlife photography, and peaceful nature walks. A quarter-mile trail from the day-use area leads to a small waterfall through old-growth forest. Picnic areas along the shoreline provide relaxing places to enjoy lunch while taking in views of the lake. Horseshoe pits and open areas for games add even more recreation for families.

The nearby Oregon Coast also expands your recreation options. Visitors can explore expansive beaches, hike coastal trails, go crabbing, enjoy tidepooling, paddle nearby rivers, or ride OHVs in the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area.

Other parks and campgrounds in the area include Umpqua Lighthouse State Park and William M. Tugman State Park. Horsfall Beach campground, Horsfall campground and Horsfall Sand Camping are also about an hour away (along the coast).

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Amenities

• Amphitheater
• BBQ Grills
• Boat Launch/Ramp
• Boat Trailer Lot
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service - None
• Drinking Water
• Dumpsters
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Fishing Pier
• Grills
• Hiking & Biking Trails
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Playground
• Swim Beach
• Trash Collection

Activities

• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Boating
• Canoeing
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Horseshoes
• Jet Skiing
• Kayaking
• Mountain Biking
• Paddle boarding (SUP)
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Stargazing
• Swimming
• Water Sports
• Wildlife Viewing