About Black Mountain Lookout
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Reviews (11)
What Guests Are Saying
Black Mountain Lookout offers spectacular views and a unique historical experience, with strong cell service, especially for Verizon users. While there were some minor issues, such as missing USB lantern components and gaps in windows allowing breezes, the overall experience was enjoyable. Guests appreciated the opportunity to leave a spare light bulb for future visitors and found the location memorable despite limited hiking options.
What Guests Are Saying
Black Mountain Lookout offers spectacular views and a unique historical experience, with strong cell service, especially for Verizon users. While there were some minor issues, such as missing USB lantern components and gaps in windows allowing breezes, the overall experience was enjoyable. Guests appreciated the opportunity to leave a spare light bulb for future visitors and found the location memorable despite limited hiking options.
Review Summary
Everto G
VerifiedJuly 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: BLACK MOUNTAIN LOOKOUT
The most creature comforts at a fire lookout so far! My wife, dog and I really enjoyed our stay. Quite windy at the top of the peak but not an issue inside the cabin. Having electricity was nice since I forgot to charge the battery to my camera. Road is pretty accessible and most vehicles should be able to make it but high clearance is a plus (we were in my 3rd Gen 4Runner so it wasn't a problem. Lots of fire roads to explore if you are keen on driving around and getting pinstripes.
Location Black Mountain Lookout
Address:
Po Box 7
Blairsden, CA, 96103
United States
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 40.1153 / -120.321
Elevation: 2153 feet
Policies & Rules
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| General |
Entry to the cabin is by key; contact the Beckwourth Ranger District at (530) 836-2575 for the combination to the lock box and to check on any restrictions or conditions, such as fire or road closures, weather or storms that may affect the quality of your visit. The office is open 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
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Access to the cabin is by dirt road; high clearance vehicles are recommended |
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Maximum capacity of the tower is four people, however tent camping adjacent to the tower is available for up to four guests |
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Pets are welcome |
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Keep the building and grounds clean to deter squirrel, mice, rats, bears, and other wildlife from area |
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Pack out all trash |
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Doors and windows should be locked and all personal items removed upon departure |
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The lookout tower is a no-smoking facility |
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Bring enough water for your stay. |
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reservations may only be modified or cancelled up to three days in advance of arrival date. |
