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
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.


Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

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
Picnic tables: 18
Tent camping: 1 site
Toilets: Vault (2)

Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities

Location

 
  Latitude : 
39.588610

  Longitude : 
-120.072779

  Elevation : 
6,700