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Location:
Lassen National Forest, Almanor
Description:
McCarthy Point Lookout was constructed in 1936 by
the Conservation Corps and was used as an
observation point for detecting fires from 1937 to
the mid 1960s, and for aircraft spotting during
World War II. Now inactive as a fire lookout, the
cabin is available for recreational use. It has two
rooms - a kitchen and bedroom. The "bedroom" is
surrounded on three sides by windows, has overhead
propane lights, two sleeping platforms (about the
size of twin beds) and six old style army cots.
The McCarthy Point Lookout Rental is
approximately 3,600 feet above sea level and is
located in a very remote area of the Lassen
National Forest. It sits on the southern edge of
the Mill Creek Rim facing north and overlooking the
scenic Mill Creek Canyon and into the Ishi
Wilderness. Many miles of hiking trails and fishing
streams are nearby. Open after March 1st
Contact:
Almanor Ranger District
Phone (530) 258-2141
Visit
the McCarthy Pt. Lookout
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