CALPINE LOOKOUT
Tahoe National Forest
🏕️ CampgroundTahoe National ForestCalifornia⭐ 4.9 (28)
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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. It is a three-story structure with external stairs. The top room or observation cab is the only rentable space at this time. This is a popular rental facility that is b…
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