Brice H
September 30, 2023
Nice campground in the woods. Rough road to get there. Definitely air down.
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About Lookout Campground
Lookout Campground is located on the California/Nevada border just west of Reno, Nevada. It sits at an elevation of 6.8 ft 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.
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Brice H
September 30, 2023
Nice campground in the woods. Rough road to get there. Definitely air down.
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Location & Directions for Lookout Campground
1536 South Carson Street, Carson City, Nevada, CA 89701 United States
Elevation: 2,062 ft
Getting There
From Truckee, CA travel east on I-80. Take Exit 2 toward Verdi, NV. Turn right on 3rd St./US 40. Travel 1 mi 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 mi...
From Truckee, CA travel east on I-80. Take Exit 2 toward Verdi, NV. Turn right on 3rd St./US 40. Travel 1 mi 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 mi. Turn right on Bridge St. NOTE: Bridge Street has 2 one lane bridges with a maximum allowable height of 13 ft. Travel 0.6 mi on Bridge St, then turn right on Dog Valley Road. This road will turn into a dirt forest road (Road #002). Travel 7.2 mi. 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.
Highway access
Lookout Campground is accessible via I-80, which is approximately 25 miles to the south and connects to the area. Travelers can use US 40 and State Route 425 for access from the east and west.
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- Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
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Nearby city: Reno, NV
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Elevation: 3,458 ft
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