CaliforniaTahoe National Forest

Sardine Peak Lookout

Sardine Peak is a forest fire lookout tower that was constructed in 1935 by the Civilian Conservation Corps. It is a three story enclosed tower with external stairs.

In this field guide1 site records · SARDINE PEAK LOOKOUT
Source snapshotSep 21, 2026
Land managerUSDA Forest Service
Official facilityRecreation.gov · 252037

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Site / loopSite accessRV limitTrailer limitDrivewayEntryOutletsSurface
01SARDINE PEAK LOOKOUTLOOKOUTReview in setup checkerDrive-InNot publishedvehicle onlyNot publishedtrailer only100 ftParking surface onlyBack-InNot publishedGravel

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SIERRAVILLE RANGER DISTRICT, Sierraville, CA, 96126
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39.5402139, -120.1878556Campground location, not individual site coordinates.
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