Experience the beauty of nature at Lookout Campground, nestled along Dog Valley Rd in Reno, CA 89439. This charming campground offers an ideal retreat for those seeking peace and quiet amidst stunning natural surroundings. With its seclusion, clean facilities, and affordable rates, Lookout Campground is a hidden gem for outdoor enthusiasts.
Customers praise Lookout Campground for its natural beauty and quiet atmosphere. Trails nearby offer opportunities for exploration, such as the path leading to the crystal mine. While some visitors note the need for high-clearance vehicles and sturdy tires due to rocky terrain, many appreciate the affordable prices and scenic surroundings.
Lookout Campground is a great choice for those looking to connect with nature without breaking the bank. While there are a few minor drawbacks, its charm and affordability make it worth considering for your next camping adventure.
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
RV camping
Hiking
Picnic tables
Public restroom
Restroom
Running water
Tent sites
Good for kids
Kid-friendly hikes
On-site parking
Dogs allowed
Beautiful spot to escape the city. The roads in are not great. Good tires and ground clearance needed, as it's very rocky in some spots. Not recommended for motorhomes or RVs. Permit required for campfires. (can be aquirred through Cal Fires website) Secluded, clean bathrooms, good fire rings and tables, bear proof trash bins on site, and hose with non potable water at host site to extinguish campfires. Only $6 a night.
Camped there because of proximity to the crystal mine. There's a trail that goes from the camp to the mine. $6/night in June 2018. The sites have a tent pad, picnic bench and fire ring. Some are more private than others. Lots of dogs. 2 vault toilet locations, I think 4 total toilets. No host was present and they ran out of payment envelopes, so while we paid I have a feeling others didn't and took chances. A couple campers were shady as heck, and a couple were rowdy until 2am (grrrrr). In their defense sound travels well unfortunately. The group area was neat but closed. I would think about coming back just for the cheap price compared to our area, but with proper permits it would be better to camp in the wilderness. This would be 5 stars if people would quiet down in respect for other campers.
great camping options for overlanders, impossible for any type of RV (unless they fix the road… even then, maybe not), & still only a possibility for car camping (depends on the vehicle). it may be worth your trouble if you plan to stay for a couple days. the road is pretty rough. there was no one in the campground (as far as we were told). but we didn’t make it that far with our loaded up van. we turned back around 3/4 of the 8mi route off the highway, stopped at a pull thru site overlooking the valley and overnighted there. we only saw 4 other vehicles, all SUVs who were either camping or coming down the mountain from some sort of day use. beautiful area, but needs serious road maintenance to make it more accessible.
This was a surprisingly well maintained and fun campground! I prefer to have some sort of water where I am camping but there was a great hiking trail and it was easy to access. We'll go again
Great place to call base when visiting Crystal Peak or surrounding area