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Lookout Campground
5 mi northwest of Verdi, CA · Verizon 5G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 4G
About Lookout Campground
Lookout Campground is located on the California/Nevada border just west of Reno, Nevada. It sits at an elevation of 6,770 feet in a large aspen grove. It is not a highly developed campground, but it is considered a secret hideaway by those lucky enough to know about this remote gem. Adjacent to the campground is 'Crystal Peak', which can be accessed by vehicle or a short hike. This area is also popular for off-highway vehicles, wildlife viewing, and hunting opportunities. This campground has 17 first-come, first-served campsites (including two double sites) and one reservable group picnic area that can accommodate up to 100 people. Each campsite has a picnic table, fire ring, grill, and tent pad. There are four vault toilets and trash service. There are no electric hookups and no dump stations. Trailers and RVs should be limited to 15 feet in length (however, two sites could accommodate…
- Fees: **Per Day:** $6
- Season: May – October
- Managed by: Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters, FS
- Where: 5 mi northwest of Verdi, CA · 39.5889, -120.07361
Things to do:
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.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Peak Nature | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 0.5 mi |
| Dog Valley Campground | ATV road | 0.1 mi | 3.5 mi |
| Short Spur Road Spur F | ATV road | 0.2 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Badenaugh Canyon | Hiking | 2.0 mi | 2.1 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 is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Jack C. Davis Observatory (University observatory), 34 mi.