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Sardine Peak Lookout

Sierraville Ranger District, Sierraville, California, United States

SARDINE PEAK LOOKOUT
SARDINE PEAK LOOKOUT 2025
Sardine Peal Lookout 10/20/2025
SARDINE PEAK LOOKOUT 10/01/2025
Inside cab looking south

About Sardine Peak Lookout

Sardine Peak is a forest fire lookout tower that was constructed in 1935 by the Civilian Conservation Corps. It is a three story enclosed tower with external stairs. Presently the top room or observation cab is the only rentable space. Sardine sits at an elevation of 8,138 feet in the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains of Tahoe National Forest, approximately 20 miles from Truckee, California. The lookout does not have electricity, water or garbage service. It does have a propane tank to operate propane-powered appliances.

Number of accommodations: 1

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  • Propane
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01, Loop: SARDINE PEAK LOOKOUT

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Site Details

Up to 4 guests
Surface: Gravel
Driveway entry: Back-In
Campfire
Pet Friendly
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Location Sardine Peak Lookout

Address:
Sierraville Ranger District
Sierraville, CA, 96126
United States

Highway access

The Sardine Peak Lookout is accessed via Highway 89, which is approximately 12 miles south from the Sierraville Ranger District Office.

Latitude & Longitude: 39.5402 / -120.188

Elevation: 2475 feet

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Last updated: June 4, 2026

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