BLACK MOUNTAIN LOOKOUT
Overview Black Mountain Lookout is located on the eastern edge of the Beckwourth Ranger District, 10 miles from Highway 395, near Milford, California. The lookout was constructed in 1934 and is a great example of Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) architecture. The C-3-type lookout is situated on a single story 10 foot tower and is extremely well-preserved. The lookout tower is normally available for Memorial Day weekend through October, offering guests a unique lodging experience in Plumas National Forest. Recreation Hiking, birding, stargazing and wildlife viewing are popular among guests of
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BLACK MOUNTAIN LOOKOUT is located at 40.1153, -120.3211.
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