SARDINE PEAK LOOKOUT

Sardine Peak Lookout 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. It is available as an overnight rental. Reservations are made by contacting the Sierraville District Office at (530) 994-3401 (Monday through Friday). 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.