Lookout Campground
Nestled in among the aspens this campground offers a quiet setting to relax in. Rockhounding for crystals at the Crystal Mine (a few miles away on FR 033). Limit for personal use: one 5-lb bucket per week.
Generally open late May to October as weather and conditions allow.
At a Glance
Reservations: | Not available |
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Area Amenities: | Tent camping, Camping trailer, Picnic tables, Toilets |
Fees: | $6 Night for single unit |
Open Season: | May - October |
Usage: | Light |
Closest Towns: | Verdi or Border Town, Nevada |
Water: | No |
Restroom: | Vault Toilet (2) |
Operated By: | Forest Service |
General Information
Directions:To access from Verdi:
1. From the "Entering the Toiyabe Forest" sign, follow the 002 Road approximately nine miles. You will see Lookout Campground on your left.
2. Turn left into Lookout Campground.
To access from Bordertown:
1. Follow the 002 Road approximately 2 miles to the Forest boundary (identified by the Forest Service kiosk signs).
2. Continue on the 002 Road approximately 6.5 miles. You will see Lookout Campground on your right.
3. Turn right into the campground.
[Photo] Montage of photos from Lookout Campground. Group picnic area, camping sites, and toilet facility.
Activities
Mountain Biking
On designated trails
Campground Camping
No. of Sites | 18 sites, 3 double sites, 1 tent only site, 3 group sites, 17 RV sites |
Reservation Info | Not reservable |
Fire Information | Campfire ok |
No. of Accessible sites | None |
Sleeping Shelter | No |
Day Hiking
On developed trails
OHV Trail Riding
On developed trails
Amenities
Camping trailer: | 17 sites |
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Picnic tables: | 18 |
Tent camping: | 1 site |
Toilets: | Vault (2) |