Lookout Campground
Its 18 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, camping costs Single Site: $20 per night, and it is open from late May to October. Lookout Campground is a National Forest campground near Sierra, California.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
- National Forest
- Managed by
- None
- Hookups
- 50 ft
- Max RV length
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Single Site: $20 per night
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 18
- Hookups
- None
- Max RV length
- 50 ft
- Site driveways
- Mixed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✓ Pets allowed
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Toilets, fire rings, and pets allowed. No potable water.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Campsites
18 sites; 2 pull-through; the longest takes a 50 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 - Host | Loop A | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 01 - Host |
| 02 | Loop A | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 02 |
| 03 | Loop A | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 03 |
| 04 | Loop A | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 04 |
| 05 | Loop A | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 05 |
| 06 | Loop A | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 06 |
| 07 | Loop A | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 07 |
| 08 | Loop A | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 08 |
| 09 | Loop A | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 09 |
| 10 | Loop A | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 10 |
| 11 | Loop A | Standard nonelectric | 50 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 11 |
| 12 | Loop A | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 12 |
| 13 | Loop A | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 13 |
| 14 | Loop A | Standard nonelectric | 50 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 14 |
| 15 | Loop A | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 15 |
| 16 | Loop A | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 16 |
| 17 | Loop A | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 17 |
| 18 | Loop A | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 18 |
Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-30. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.
Rules
- Pets
- Allowed
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 6,738 ft
39.5886, -120.0728 in Sierra. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Season and winter services
Lookout Campground is open from late May to October , at 6,738 ft.
Source: epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-10-01
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Lookout Campground?
Sites at Lookout Campground are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234728).
How much does it cost to camp at Lookout Campground?
Camping at Lookout Campground costs Single Site: $20 per night.
How many campsites does Lookout Campground have?
Lookout Campground has 18 campsites.
Does Lookout Campground have RV hookups?
No. Lookout Campground has no hookups. The longest rig allowed is 50 feet.
Are there pull-through sites at Lookout Campground?
Recreation.gov lists 2 pull-through sites at Lookout Campground: site 11 and site 14.
Is there drinking water at Lookout Campground?
No. Lookout Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Are dogs allowed at Lookout Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Lookout Campground.
When is Lookout Campground open?
Lookout Campground is open from late May to October.
Who manages Lookout Campground?
Lookout Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Lookout Campground
Hot springs, waterfalls and swimming nearby
Nearest to Lookout Campground, in straight-line miles: Hunter Creek Falls (waterfall, 12 miles), Galena Creek Falls (waterfall, 20 miles), Steamboat Hot Springs (hot spring, 22 miles), Kings Beach (swimming hole, 25 miles), and Sand Harbor (swimming hole, 28 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
Emigrant Group Campground - Sites
- 4
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Overnight Use:
Logger - Sites
- 202
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $23 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Free
Boyington Mill - Sites
- 12
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $20 per night
More campgrounds: camping near Sierra and campgrounds in Sierra.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- recreation.gov (reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, fireRings, sites, campsites, hookups), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01