Loon Lake Chalet

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Eldorado National Forest

Cabin / lookout rental · USDA Forest Service · Eldorado National Forest Fees: - Fee: $100.00 per night for up to 20 people. - Expect to pay a reservation and cancellation fee when appropriate. - No refunds for bad weather unless Ice House Road is not passable. Status: closed Reservations: - Call 877-833-6777 or go to www.recreation.gov . Reservations can be made from 4 days to 6 months in advance of your first night's stay. - Maximum stay length is 6 days. Overview Loon Lake Chalet is situated next to Loon Lake in a granite bowl, and offers year-round, drive-to access for excellent backcountry skiing and hiking. The three-story chalet boasts excellent views of the Sierras and the lake. Though the chalet looks fancy, guests should not not expect hotel luxuries, but rather a semi-rustic experience. The Sacramento Municipal Utility District built the chalet in 1989, originally intended as a day-use winter facility. Due to public demand, the second floor warming room was made available for overnight rental, and a third floor was soon added. Recreation Popular summer activities include hiking, backpacking in Desolation Wilderness, fishing, mountain biking, horseback riding and off-road driving on the 22-mile Rubicon 4WD Trail. Anglers delight in rainbow and brown trout, while boaters head out for thrilling water skiing on Loon Lake. In… Getting there: Take Highway 50 east of Placerville for 21 miles to Icehouse Road turnoff. Turn left and go 25 miles north to a fork in the road. Take the right fork 6 miles. Pass the Loon Lake Campground turn-off, then go 3/4 of a mile to the chalet. Rules: No pets are allowed in the building. Phone: 530-644-2324 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232348 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Recreation.gov, Recreation