Sardine Peak Lookout
Sierra Brooks, California · 8,143 ft · In Tahoe National Forest
Photos: Forest Service
Wildfire 10 mi E: Bull, 1,529 acres, 98% contained
At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 8,143 ft (2,482 m)8,143 ft2,482 m
Sites1
Sardine Peak Lookout lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
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Amenities
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- Campfires allowed
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About
Overview
Sardine Peak is a forest fire lookout tower that was constructed in 1935 by the Civilian Conservation Corps. It is a three story enclosed tower with external stairs. Presently the top room or observation cab is the only rentable space. Sardine sits at an elevation of 8,138 feet in the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains of Tahoe National Forest, approximately 20 miles from Truckee, California. The lookout does not have electricity, water or garbage service. It does have a propane tank to operate propane-powered appliances.Recreation
Hiking, mountain biking and off road vehicle use are popular around this lookout. Stampede and Boca Reservoirs are nearby for fishing, boating and swimming.Facilities
From Recreation.gov and Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · · Edit
Cell service
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- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-Mobile5G · 4G LTE
Cell service at Sardine Peak Lookout: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny57°36°
- ThuSunny57°35°
- FriSunny62°37°
- SatSunny61°37°
- SunSunny59°38°
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3 OpenStreetMap entries in Sierra Brooks 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
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