| Title: | Loon Lake |
| Area: | Douglas County |
| Size: | 294 Acres |
| Depth: | 105 Feet |
| Elevation: | 420 Feet |
| Misc: | Loon Lake is stocked several times each year by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife with rainbow trout. There are also native cutthrout available as well as largemouth bass, brown bullhead, & white crappie. |
| Links: | Loon Lake Lodge and RV Resort |
| Notes: | Loon Lake was discovered by an exploring expedition in 1852. In the center of the lake was a floating log with a loon's nest holding two eggs.
Loon Lake has much the look and feel of a reservoir created by a dam, and in fact it was a dam, in the form of a landslide that created this lake many years ago. There are two campgrounds, Loon Lake and East Shore that are operated by the Bureau of Land Management. Camping is also available at the Loon Lake Lodge & RV Resort. |
| Route: | From Reedsport take Highway 38 east for 13 miles, turning right at the sign for Loon Lake. It is 7 miles from the highway to Loon Lake. |
| USGS_75: | Loon Lake |
| Reference: | Atlas of Oregon Lakes / Fishing in Oregon by Sheehan |
BLM Loon Lake Recreation Site beach - - - Sep 28, 2006 |
BLM East Shore Recreation Site boat dock |
Loon Lake RV Resort dock |
| Type: | Lake |
| Camping: | yes |
| Family_Outing: | yes |
| Fishing: | yes |
| Resort: | yes |
| Swimming: | yes |
