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MCCARTHY POINT LOOKOUT (CA), CA

Description

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

Alerts and Important Information

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.

Getting There:

Mccarthy Point Lookout (CA)
T27N R3E SEC 18/19
CA

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
40.18778, -121.68333

Contact the Almanor R.D. for specific directions dependent upon your travel route. 530-258-2141 m-f 8-430. Directions may vary to take road conditions into consideration.

Phone Park for More Information:

Information: (530)258-2141