Loon Lake Recreation Site

Loon Lake Recreation Site — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: North Bend, OR, OR

Price: From $18 per night

Price range: $18–$36 per night

Rating: 3.8 out of 5 (53 reviews)

Season: Memorial Day through Labor Day

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.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Camp Host, Fishing, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/loon-lake-recreation-site to be notified when sites open up.

Loon Lake Recreation Site offers a warm sandy beach perfect for swimming, fishing, boating, and water activities in Oregon's Coast Range. Google reviewers consistently praise the clean sites, bathrooms, and beautiful location with excellent kayaking and wildlife viewing opportunities.

Wildlife alert: Northern Spotted Owl, American Beaver, Ruffed Grouse, Mallard, American Dipper, Northern Alligator Lizard, Northwestern Ringneck Snake, Western Fence Lizard

Insider tips for Loon Lake Recreation Site: Book early — this is a popular federal BLM campground No cell phone coverage in the area The lake is smaller and relatively calm, ideal for kayaking Day use area available for $5 with access to sandy beach

Skip Loon Lake Recreation Site if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available, suitable only for self-contained RVs. You need running water at sites. You're visiting outside Memorial Day through Labor Day — seasonal operations only.

Best time to visit Loon Lake Recreation Site: Memorial Day through Labor Day — Official operating season for the campground.

Nearby campgrounds: East Shore Campground Or (North Bend, OR), Eel Creek Campground (Reedsport, OR), Spinreel (Reedsport, OR), Spinreel Sand Camping (Reedsport, OR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Loon Lake Recreation Site

Cell signal at Loon Lake Recreation Site (North Bend, OR): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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North Bend, OR, OR★ 3.8 (53 reviews)From $18/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMemorial Day through Labor Day
Stay limit14 days
Max RV86 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ADA sites2 sites
ToiletsFlush toilets
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsCamp Host
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsBoat Launch

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups — no hookups available, suitable only for self-contained RVs✕ You need running water at sites✕ You're visiting outside Memorial Day through Labor Day — seasonal operations only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a popular federal BLM campground

No cell phone coverage in the area

The lake is smaller and relatively calm, ideal for kayaking

Day use area available for $5 with access to sandy beach

Best: Memorial Day through Labor Day

Official operating season for the campground

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Northern Spotted Owl, American Beaver, Ruffed Grouse, Mallard, American Dipper, Northern Alligator Lizard, Northwestern Ringneck Snake, Western Fence Lizard

Location

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Getting there →

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 larg

Campground entrance

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Loon Lake Recreation Site fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Loon Lake Recreation Site before arrival — seasonal closures common.
  • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Loon Lake Recreation Site cost per night?+
Loon Lake Recreation Site costs $18–$36 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Loon Lake Recreation Site open?+
Loon Lake Recreation Site is open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Loon Lake Recreation Site have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Loon Lake Recreation Site?+
Loon Lake Recreation Site can accommodate RVs up to 86 feet.
How do I make reservations at Loon Lake Recreation Site?+
Loon Lake Recreation Site is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Loon Lake Recreation Site?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Loon Lake Recreation Site is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Loon Lake Recreation Site open, and what are check-in times?+
Loon Lake Recreation Site is open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

Coos Bay District Office Loon Lake RecreationMap of Loon Lake Recreation SiteWildlife and Habitats Junior Ranger Activity Book
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$18 /night★ 3.8 (53)
SeasonMemorial Day through Labor Day
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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East Shore Campground Or

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From $5/night

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From $22/night

Spinreel

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From $25/night

Spinreel Sand Camping

Reedsport, OR

From $10/night

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