Black Mountain Lookout
Milford, California · 7,067 ft · In Plumas National Forest
Wildfire 41 mi SE: Bull, 1,529 acres, 98% contained
At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 7,067 ft (2,154 m)7,067 ft2,154 m
Sites1
Black Mountain Lookout lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
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About
Overview
Black Mountain Lookout is located on the eastern edge of the Beckwourth Ranger District, 10 miles from Highway 395, near Milford, California.
The lookout was constructed in 1934 and is a great example of Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) architecture. The C-3-type lookout is situated on a single story 10 foot tower and is extremely well-preserved.
From Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, and USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities · · Edit
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Cell service at Black Mountain Lookout: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny66°35°
- ThuSunny67°34°
- FriSunny71°35°
- SatSunny72°34°
- SunSunny69°34°
Nearby camping
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Laufman Campground
Public Land · 1.9 mi · Milford
Laufman Family Campground
Public Land · 2.0 mi · Milford
Conklin Park Campground
Public Land · 5.3 mi · Milford
3 more within 25 mi
3 OpenStreetMap entries in Milford share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Location and contact
Data from Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities
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