California · published-coordinate region
Lookout Campground
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USDA Forest Service18Supported overnight records
1Published site categories
18Sites with a reported party limit
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A closer look at the campground
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
This campground has 17 first-come, first-served campsites (including two double sites) and one reservable group picnic area that can accommodate up to 100 people. Each campsite has a picnic table, fire ring, grill, and tent pad. There are four vault toilets and trash service. There are no electric hookups and no dump stations. Trailers and RVs should be limited to 15 feet in length (however, two sites could accommodate up to 30 foot lengths). To ensure that campfires are extinguished completely, there is non-potable water available on site (no drinking water available). Please bring your own firewood as none is available on site.Natural Features
Visitors to this campground will be surrounded by a lush aspen, pine, and fir forest. Sites are well spaced to afford visitors plenty of privacy.
Nearby Attractions
Crystal Peak is known for its impressive crystal formations. Dog Valley and Peavine Mountain are popular off-highway vehicle and mountain biking areas. The American Discovery Trail also runs through this area.
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How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 18 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
18
Vehicle limit
18
Vehicle length
18
Driveway entry
18
Shade
18
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The campsite mix
Standard Nonelectric
18
Operator directions
From Truckee, CA travel east on I-80. Take Exit 2 toward Verdi, NV. Turn right on 3rd St./US 40. Travel 1 mile then turn left on Bridge St. From Reno, NV travel west on I-80. Take Exit 5 toward Verdi, NV/State Route 425. Stay on Route 425 for 2.5 miles. Turn right on Bridge St. NOTE: Bridge Street has 2 one lane bridges with a maximum allowable height of 13 feet. Travel 0.6 miles on Bridge St, then turn right on Dog Valley Road. This road will turn into a dirt forest road (Road #002). Travel 7.2 miles. This road can be rough and often develops washboards. It can be navigated with 2-wheel drive (although low clearance vehicles are not recommended). Continue to follow signs to campground.
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THE ACTUAL SITES
18 published campsite records
Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.
View all 18 published site records
| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 01 - Host Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 20 ft Tent: 20 ft Trailer: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 20 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 02 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 20 ft Tent: 20 ft Trailer: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 20 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 03 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 20 ft Tent: 20 ft Trailer: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 20 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 04 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 20 ft Tent: 20 ft Trailer: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 20 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 05 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 20 ft Tent: 20 ft Trailer: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 20 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 06 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 20 ft Tent: 20 ft Trailer: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 20 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 07 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 20 ft Tent: 20 ft Trailer: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 20 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 08 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 20 ft Tent: 20 ft Trailer: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 20 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 09 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 20 ft Tent: 20 ft Trailer: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 20 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 10 Loop A Source updated: 2026-05-21 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 20 ft Tent: 20 ft Trailer: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 20 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 11 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through 50 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 12 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 20 ft Tent: 20 ft Trailer: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 20 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 13 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 20 ft Tent: 20 ft Trailer: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 20 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 14 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through 50 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 15 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 20 ft Tent: 20 ft Trailer: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 20 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 16 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 20 ft Tent: 20 ft Trailer: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 20 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 17 Loop A Source updated: 2026-05-21 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 20 ft Tent: 20 ft Trailer: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 20 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 18 Loop A Source updated: 2026-04-16 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 20 ft Tent: 20 ft Trailer: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 20 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
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