Black Mountain Lookout

in Plumas National Forest

The numbers that decide it

Longest rig
Not published
Sites
1
Electric hookups
Not published
Pull-through sites
Not published
Paved access
Not published
Accessible sites
Not published
Driveway grade
Moderate
Bear boxes
Not published
Campfires
Not published
Shade
Yes
Group sites
Not published

Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero. See it on Recreation.gov

Black Mountain Lookout

Black Mountain Lookout is situated on the eastern edge of the Beckwourth Ranger District, 10 miles from Highway 395, near Milford, California. The lookout offers striking views of Honey Lake to the north, and Last Chance Creek to the south. Four people can fit in the cabin. Camping space is available outside. Maximum occupancy for the site is eight visitors. Click Here for a brochure

Before you go

Reservations

Reservations accepted

Restrictions

14 day limit

Accessibility

Accessible toilet

Make it a night on a better road

Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.