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Black Mountain Lookout

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About

USDA Forest Service

Plumas National Forest

Overview

Black Mountain Lookout remained closed for the 2020 season and is expected to remain closed into 2021. Closure is due to COVID related demands in maintaining a safe environment for our customers and our staff. Black Mountain Lookout is located on the eastern edge of the Beckwourth…

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • Cabins

Features

For Campers

  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Pets

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2 Reviews

DAreick P.
Reviewed Aug. 10, 2020

Great views while being on top of the mountain.

Ok so it’s great but the trail hiking up from Parking is approx 3 km to the campsite so make sure and bring everything in one go.

It’s a tough hike as your literally hiking a mountain.

B
Reviewed Jul. 15, 2019

Wonderful place to be

Enjoyed my stay very much. Hope I get a chance to go back.

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Location

Black Mountain Lookout is located in California

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Directions

Access to the lookout is by a dirt road; high clearance vehicles are recommended. Visitors should be aware that access is subject to inclement weather during the early and late season. Black Mountain Lookout is located on the eastern edge of the Beckwourth Ranger District, 10 miles from Highway 395, near Milford, California. From Highway 395 at Milford take County Road 336 to Milford Grade. Turn right onto Milford Grade (also named County Road 336 and Forest Rd. 26N70. Turn left on Forest Road 26N80 and continue on this road to lookout.

Coordinates

40.1152778 N
120.3211111 W

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