Pine Mountain Lookout
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About Pine Mountain Lookout
Pine Mountain Lookout is a national park campground at Mendocino National Forest in Lake County, California. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. When a booked site here is cancelled it can vanish within minutes, so Campsite Tonight monitors it 24/7 and auto-adds the opening to your Recreation.gov cart before anyone else.
Pine Mountain Lookout is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
Sites here are tent or walk-in (no RV access). Campers rate it 3.4/5 across 17 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Mendocino National Forest include Fuller Grove Group Campground and Dixie Glade Campground.
Total reservations in April — 2023: 2 · 2024: 7 · 2025: 4
Location
Address
Upper Lake , California
Coordinates
39.3669, -123.0206
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •July sees 23 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Fuller Grove Group Campground
Mendocino National Forest
Bushay Recreation Area
Mendocino Lake
Kyen Campground and Oak Grove Day Use Area
Mendocino Lake
Pomo Day Use Area
Mendocino Lake
Chekaka Recreation Area Lake Mendocino
Mendocino Lake
Dixie Glade Campground
Mendocino National Forest
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Pine Mountain Lookout FAQ
How far in advance should I book Pine Mountain Lookout?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Pine Mountain Lookout?
July typically sees the highest reservation activity at Pine Mountain Lookout. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Pine Mountain Lookout right now?
Pine Mountain Lookout is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Pine Mountain Lookout located?
Pine Mountain Lookout is located in Mendocino National Forest, near Upper Lake , California.
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