Lookout Campground

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters, CA · ≈14.4 mi to Reno
Sites
19
Max rig
50 ft
Pull-through
Yes
Hookups
None
ADA
To town
14.4 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Big rigs with pull-through sites
  • Campers with pets
  • Campfire and grill cooking
  • Primitive camping experience

✕ Not ideal for

  • RVers needing water or sewer hookups
  • Visitors requiring ADA accessibility
  • Those seeking convenient town access

Connectivity

Best bet: AT&TUsable 5G — good enough to stay connected · 3 of 3 carriers reach here
Verizon5G
AT&T5G
T-MobileLTE

What's here

18 Standards (no Hookups)Drive-In access
1 Group Picnic AreaReserved as one unit · Drive-In access · largest capacity: 100 people
Rig compatibility

Will your rig fit?

Checked against every site's real dimensions.
Your RV length
35ft
35 ft
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Amenities & features

Amenities
Campfires allowedFire pitsGrillsPets allowedPicnic tablesShade
Activities
Camping
CampIntel Score

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Tight for big rigsRig fit
Remote — plan aheadAccess
Good amenitiesConvenience
Verdicts come from our Rig fit, Access & Convenience sub-scores — each built only from verifiable Recreation.gov data.

Where it is

Nearest town: Reno, ~14.4 miGet directions ↗

Photos

Photos: Christopher Eddy

Overview

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.

Managed by USDA Forest Service · Standard campground