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Black Mountain Lookout
3 mi southeast of Milford, CA · Verizon 4G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G
About Black Mountain Lookout
Black Mountain Lookout is situated on the eastern edge of the Beckwourth Ranger District, 10 miles from Highway 395, near Milford, California. The lookout offers striking views of Honey Lake to the north, and Last Chance Creek to the south. Four people can fit in the cabin. Camping space is available outside. Maximum occupancy for the site is eight visitors. [Click Here for a brochure](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd572983.pdf)
- Managed by: USFS - Plumas National Forest
- Where: 3 mi southeast of Milford, CA · 40.11722, -120.32241
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Mountain | ATV road | 0.1 mi | 3.1 mi |
| Black Mtn Spur A | ATV road | 0.4 mi | 2.0 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Camps nearby
- Laufman Campground 1.8 mi
- Conklin Park Campground 5.4 mi
- Campsite · 3 mi NW of Milford 6.9 mi
- Meadow View Equestrian Campground 8.3 mi
- Wind Break Trailer Park 12.6 mi
- Long Point (Ca) 14.7 mi