Close to Loon Lake at 6,500 feet, the Chalet is a spacious modern facility. The Sacramento Municipal Utility District built the Chalet in 1989 for the U.S. Forest Service. It was originally intended to be a winter facility open only for day use. Due to public demand, the second floor Warming Room was made available for overnight rental. The facility is still open for day-use on winter weekends. In the mid 1990's a third floor loft was added for overnight rental. The Chalet is available year round. In the winter the Chalet is the focal point of the Loon Lake Winter Recreation Area, offering many miles of non-groomed backcountry skiing trails.

The chalet accommodates up to 20 people and offers electric heat, lights, cook top, microwave, small refrigerator, hot and cold water, gas fireplace, exterior vault toilets, and a large deck. There is no shower.