Mccarthy Point Lookout Campground and Camping

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About the Campground

MCCARTHY POINT LOOKOUT is closed for 2010 due to safety issues. Reservations must be made at least 4 days in advanced. Further information about the lookout can be found through the Lassen National Almanor Ranger District website. http: //www.fs.fed.us/r5/lassen/recreation/lookout/index.shtml

Services & Amenities

Within Facility
  • Accessible Pit Restroom
  • Accessible Ramps
  • All Terrain Vehicle
  • Beds & Foam Pads
  • Bird Watching
  • Broom & Dust Pan
  • Chemical Toilet
  • Climbing
  • Hiking
  • Historic Sites
  • Mountain Biking
  • Parking
  • Photography
  • Propane Lights
  • Scenery
  • Stove
  • Table & Chairs
  • Water Drinking
  • Wildlife Viewing
Within 10 Miles
  • Berry Picking
  • Fishing
  • Hiking Trail
  • Off Road Vehicle Trail
  • Swimming

Fees

Peak Season
Jun 04 2010 -
Oct 31 2010
CABIN NONELECTRIC $75.00
Peak Season
Jun 04 2011 -
Oct 31 2011
CABIN NONELECTRIC $75.00

Alerts and Important Information MCCARTHY POINT LOOKOUT is closed for the 2010 season due to safety issues. McCarthy Point Lookout is accessed over FS and private roads. Low clearance passenger cars are not recommended weather conditions and snow may cause early seasonal road closure or late spring opening. Lightning may be a hazard during storms. All users must contact Almanor R.D. to obtain lock and access information. Campfires are not allowed at any time. A 2 night minimum stay is required. No electricity or portable water at this site. Trailers are not allowed Lookout is located within a wildlife refuge, no firearms allowed. This facility is "pack it in, pack it out" site. Please bring your own drinking water. You must walk approx 1000ft from parking lot to the site on a paved trail. This is a high cliff area exercise caution. Bears and other wildlife frequent in the area.

Campground Contact Information

Open From: Jun 18 2010 to Dec 14 2010
Reservation Phone: 877-444-6777
Campground Reservations: Mccarthy Point Lookout
Campground Phone: 530-258-2141
Customer Service Phone:888-445-1474
Backcountry Permits Phone: 877-550-6777

Sacramento, CA
530-258-2141

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More About Mccarthy Point Lookout Campground

Mccarthy Point Lookout is a campground located in Sacramento, California. This is a US Forest Service campground. All reservations can be made by calling 1-877-444-6777.

To find this campground check the map shown above, or enter -121.6833 latitude, and -121.6833 longitude into your GPS device.

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