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Lookout Campground
Public LandU.S. Forest ServicePets allowedBig rigs OK

Lookout Campground

Verdi, California · 6,755 ftIn Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters

Wildfire 4.6 mi E: Bull, 1,529 acres, 98% contained

At a glance

6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026

Price per night
$20–$30recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
Sites
19From recreation.gov's site list · Oct 2026
Hookups
Not yet known
Elevation
6,755 ft2,059 m
Season
May – OctFrom fs.usda.gov · Sep 2026
Cell signal
Not yet known

Loops1

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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 1 staff entry left out. Loop names are trimmed and merged.

How we name loops

“S&P” is a staff entry, not a campsite, and is left out.

Amenities

Correct

  • Campfires allowed

From OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites

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About

Overview

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.Recreation

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.Facilities

From OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit

Cell service

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  • Verizon5G · 4G LTE
  • AT&T5G · 4G LTE
  • T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map

Cell service at Lookout Campground: FCC map Dec 2025

Weather

National Weather Service

  • WedSunny63°37°
  • ThuSunny63°37°
  • FriSunny67°39°
  • SatSunny68°38°
  • SunSunny65°40°

Nearby camping

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3 more within 25 mi

4 OpenStreetMap entries in Verdi share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge

Dispersed camping nearby

Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.

Location and contact

39.58890, -120.07361
Managed by
U.S. Forest ServiceFederal operator
Nearest town
Verdi
Park
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters

Data from OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites

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