Pleasant Campground
Small boat or hike in campground on the east shore of Loon Lake campground. Access via the Loon Lake Trailhead or boat ramp at Loon Lake Campground.
Pleasant Campground Recreation Opportunity Guide - Contains information, maps and directions to help you enjoy your trip to the Eldorado National Forest.
Reservations
General Information
CAUTION: Bears in the area. Keep all foods, soaps and garbage properly stored in bear boxes.
Also, properly dispose of human waste to stop contaminated water supplies, soil and disease plus attracting wildlife, and spoiling a camping area.
- Portable, eco‐friendly human waste disposal systems are commercially available so you can to safely "Pack It Out."
- As a last resort, choose a spot at least 200 feet away from water sources and campsites. Dig a small hole at least six inches deep; cover it when you are done. Seal your toilet paper in a bag, pack it out, and dispose of properly.
- Keep in mind, the granite landscape in this popular area provides few spots to bury human waste.
June - October
Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 1:00 p.m.
- Free California Campfire permit required due to remote location. Available at any Forest Service office.
- Camping Fires: Please use the grill or fire ring provided. Use only dead and down wood for your campfires. And make sure your fire is dead out before leaving, using only water, not soil.
- Maximum Stay Limit: 14 days per district per year
No fees are required for this site
- Keep family pets on a leash at all times.
- Please cleanup after your pet.
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Address: 4260 Eight Mile Road Camino, CA 95709
Phone: (530) 644-2324
Hours: 7 days a week from 8 AM until 4:30 PM including holidays (Summer Hours)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 39.011811
Longitude: -120.290268
Elevation
6,400 feet
Directions
23 miles east of Placerville on Highway 50 and 29 miles north on Forest Ice House Road (Forest Road 3).
4 miles east by foot trail or 3 miles by boat access across Loon Lake.
Parking
Parking at Loon Boatramp
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
No piped water available at the campground. Bring water.
- Lake water available close by but should be boiled or filtered before using.
- Water quality testing is not performed on open water sources.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.
