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 feet, just 20 miles 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.
Loon Lake offers 53 campsites that accomodate tents, trucks, trailers, and/or RVs. All campsites contain a fire ring and picnic table. Most sites have a barbecue grill and/or tent pad. Double sites have two picnic tables and larger, or multiple, tent pads. In addition, the site contains flush toilet facilities, vault toilets, children's play area, day use picnic tables and barbecue grills, amphitheatre, boat launch, and fishing dock.
There is no water available at Loon Lake Recreation Site. Please bring all the water you will need for your stay.
Need to Know
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 available for purchase at the entrance station during business hours. (While Supplies are avalible and appropriate.)
No Potable Water - Sinks are turned off as a result.
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 not have any Potable Water, the sinks are turned off. Reccommended to bring personal supply of hand sanitizer and soap.
The BLM is making every effort to repair the damaged facilities in the campground and day-use area as quickly as possible to provide potable water once again.The BLM will post updates as repairs are completed and will notifiy visitors when potable water is once again available. 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 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (dependant on staffing) at (541-599-2254)
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.
Natural Features
Loon Lake Recreation Site is situated in the Coast Mountain Range in southwestern Oregon. Douglas-fir, western hemlock, red alder, and bigleaf maple trees forest this beautiful site and offer an abundance of shade. The forest understory features a host of native plants including rhododendron, salal, salmon berry, thimble berry, vine maple, trailing blackberry, and several fern species. A diverse variety of bird life, from the seldom seen Marbled Murrelet and Spotted Owl, to the ever-present Steller's Jay and Osprey, frequent this area. Signs of larger animals, such as raccoon, bear, elk, deer, and bobcat are evident.
Loon Lake is part of the Umpqua River watershed that drains water from the Coast Range to the Pacific Ocean. Formed by a landslide of large sandstone blocks and boulders, Loon Lake is a naturally dammed lake that covers 260 acres, is 2 miles long, and 190' deep.
Nearby Attractions
The Oregon Coast Range offers a myriad of exciting recreational activities, including hiking, fishing, scenic driving, tidepooling, expansive beaches, and wildlife viewing. BLM's Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area, also managed by the Coos Bay District Office, is a short drive from Loon Lake and offers visitors the chance to see one of Oregon's largest mammal, Roosevelt Elk, up close.
Loon Lake is less than an hour from charming Winchester Bay on the Pacific Ocean. The town of Reedsport is just 20 miles away and lies near the confluence of three rivers, including the scenic Umpqua and Smith rivers. Reedsport is the gateway town to the vast Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, where visitors enjoy hiking, paddling, wildlife viewing, camping, picnicking, sand play, beach access, and OHV riding.
Recreation
Loon Lake is a family-oriented recreation site, treasured by locals for generations. The site offers a myriad of recreational opportunities, including camping, boating, kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, swimming, and waterplay. Visitors can also enjoy relaxing on the warm, sandy beach. Other popular activities at Loon Lake include picnicking, hiking, birding, horseshoe tossing, and barbecuing.
Campsites have paved parking pads and ample shade from old growth trees. The day use area boasts picnic tables, barbecue grills, swim area, fishing dock, and boat launch. A short, 1/4 mile trail to a waterfall on Elliott State Forest land begins at the south end of the day use area and takes hikers through a quiet and serene segment of old growth forest.
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Contact Information
Mailing
1300 Airport Ln North Bend OR 97459
Physical
7273 Loon Lake Road Reedsport OR 97467
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: COOS BAY DISTRICT OFFICE MAIN NUMBER 541-756-0100
Rental Options
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Driving Directions
From I-5 in Oregon, take the Drain Exit (#162) south of Cottage Grove. Travel 43 miles west on OR-38 W to Loon Lake Road, 4 miles west of Scottsburg.
From US HWY 101 in Reedsport, travel 13 miles east on OR-38 E to Loon Lake Road.
Watch for Loon Lake Recreation Site sign on OR-38 between mileposts 13 and 14.
Turn south onto Loon Lake Road, then travel 7 miles to the recreation site. When you come onto the Loon Lake Recreation Site sign on your left, the entrance is to the right, between the large boulders.
Available Campsites
- Site 043, Loop Sites 34-53, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop Sites 1-33 & T1-T5, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop Sites 1-33 & T1-T5, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 029, Loop Sites 1-33 & T1-T5, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site T02, Loop Sites 1-33 & T1-T5, Type Walk To
- Site 009, Loop Sites 1-33 & T1-T5, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop Sites 1-33 & T1-T5, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop Sites 1-33 & T1-T5, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 034, Loop Sites 34-53, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop Sites 1-33 & T1-T5, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 048, Loop Sites 34-53, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop Sites 1-33 & T1-T5, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop Sites 1-33 & T1-T5, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop Sites 1-33 & T1-T5, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 045, Loop Sites 34-53, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop Sites 1-33 & T1-T5, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 027, Loop Sites 1-33 & T1-T5, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 040, Loop Sites 34-53, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site T01, Loop Sites 1-33 & T1-T5, Type Walk To
- Site 044, Loop Sites 34-53, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 036, Loop Sites 34-53, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop Sites 1-33 & T1-T5, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 031, Loop Sites 1-33 & T1-T5, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop Sites 1-33 & T1-T5, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 047, Loop Sites 34-53, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 053, Loop Sites 34-53, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 032, Loop Sites 1-33 & T1-T5, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 030, Loop Sites 1-33 & T1-T5, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop Sites 1-33 & T1-T5, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop Sites 1-33 & T1-T5, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 052, Loop Sites 34-53, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop Sites 1-33 & T1-T5, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 026, Loop Sites 1-33 & T1-T5, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop Sites 1-33 & T1-T5, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop Sites 1-33 & T1-T5, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 037, Loop Sites 34-53, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site T04, Loop Sites 1-33 & T1-T5, Type Walk To
- Site 004, Loop Sites 1-33 & T1-T5, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 039, Loop Sites 34-53, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 038, Loop Sites 34-53, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 050, Loop Sites 34-53, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop Sites 1-33 & T1-T5, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 051, Loop Sites 34-53, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 049, Loop Sites 34-53, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 035, Loop Sites 34-53, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 046, Loop Sites 34-53, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site T05, Loop Sites 1-33 & T1-T5, Type Walk To
- Site 033, Loop Sites 1-33 & T1-T5, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site T03, Loop Sites 1-33 & T1-T5, Type Walk To
- Site 010, Loop Sites 1-33 & T1-T5, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 028, Loop Sites 1-33 & T1-T5, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop Sites 1-33 & T1-T5, Type Standard Nonelectric
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