CaliforniaTahoe National Forest

Calpine Lookout

Calpine is a forest fire lookout tower that was constructed in 1934 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, and is one of three remaining examples of the enclosed windmill-style lookout in California. The lookout was actively used every summer until 1975.

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In this field guide1 site records · AREA CALPINE C.O.
Source snapshotSep 21, 2026
Land managerUSDA Forest Service
Official facilityRecreation.gov · 234131

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Site / loopSite accessRV limitTrailer limitDrivewayEntryOutletsSurface
001AREA CALPINE C.O.CABIN NONELECTRICReview in setup checkerDrive-InNot publishedvehicle onlyNot publishedtrailer onlyNot publishedParking surface onlyNot publishedNot publishedGravel

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SIERRAVILLE RANGER DISTRICT, SIERRAVILLE, CA, 96126
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39.6788889, -120.4622222Campground location, not individual site coordinates.
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