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Pine Mountain Lookout
6 mi northeast of Potter Valley, CA · Verizon 4G · AT&T 4G · T-Mobile 5G
About Pine Mountain Lookout
Rustic Pine Mountain Lookout was constructed in 1933 and used for fire detection until 1942. During World War II, the lookout served as part of an aircraft defense monitoring system that extended throughout California. This lookout is historically significant because it only offers 180-degree views of the surrounding terrain, while other lookouts have 360-degree views. The lookout is typically open from May through October and is accessible by car. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and will need to bring several of their own supplies for a comfortable and enjoyable experience at the lookout. The lookout mostly offers a prime location for relaxing and enjoying the views. Guests craving more active pursuits can find hiking trails and hunting areas nearby. Floating and fishing on the Eel River are popular pastimes enjoyed by visitors to the area. The…
- Fees: The minimum stay is two nights and the maximum is 7 days. The cost is $50.00 per night. Check in time is 2 pm; check out time is 12:00 noon.
- Season: May 1
- Managed by: Mendocino National Forest, FS
- Where: 6 mi northeast of Potter Valley, CA · 39.36694, -123.02056
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: May–Jun & Sep–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: None.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Montgomery | ATV road | 0.1 mi | 2.6 mi |
| Pine Mountain | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.2 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Bucknell Creek | ATV road | 0.4 mi | 4.0 mi |
| Butter Trail | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 2.8 mi | 1.4 mi |
| Streeter Ridge | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 2.8 mi | 5.5 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.Dump station: 12.1 mi
Propane: 15.7 mi
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