Black Mountain Lookout
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At a Glance
About Black Mountain Lookout
Black Mountain Lookout is a national park campground at Plumas National Forest in Plumas 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.
Black 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).
Other campgrounds at Plumas National Forest include Long Point (ca), Boulder Creek (ca), Crocker Guard Station, Lightning Tree and Frenchman.
Total reservations in May — 2023: 3 · 2024: 3 · 2025: 6
Location
Address
Blairsden, California
Coordinates
40.1153, -120.3211
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •July sees 29 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
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Long Point (ca)
Plumas National Forest
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Boulder Creek (ca)
Plumas National Forest
Crocker Guard Station
Plumas National Forest
Lightning Tree
Plumas National Forest
Frenchman
Plumas National Forest
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Cottonwood (ca)
Plumas National Forest
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Black Mountain Lookout FAQ
How far in advance should I book Black 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 Black Mountain Lookout?
July typically sees the highest reservation activity at Black Mountain Lookout. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Black Mountain Lookout right now?
Black 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.
How often is availability checked at Black Mountain Lookout?
Campsite Tonight monitors Black Mountain Lookout for cancellations and new availability as fast as every 59 sec. When a site opens up, users with alerts enabled receive instant notifications so they can book before others.
Where is Black Mountain Lookout located?
Black Mountain Lookout is located in Plumas National Forest, near Blairsden, California.
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