California · Camping · Carson City, Nevada

Lookout Campground

Lookout CampgroundPhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain
20
sites
Apr–Oct
best months

Is Lookout Campground open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Carson Ranger District. It doesn't name Lookout Campground, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Carson Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • 20 sites for group campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 6,755 ft
  • Near Carson City, NevadaCarson Ranger District · Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

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.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Lookout Campground

    Best months: April–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      42° / 24°

    2. Feb

      45° / 26°

    3. Mar

      51° / 30°

    4. Apr

      56° / 33°

    5. May

      65° / 40°

    6. Jun

      75° / 47°

    7. Jul

      85° / 53°

    8. Aug

      84° / 52°

    9. Sep

      77° / 47°

    10. Oct

      64° / 38°

    11. Nov

      52° / 30°

    12. Dec

      42° / 23°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Verdi 2w, CA, 5.3 mi away at 5,429 ft. The station sits about 1,300 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Lookout Campground

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