Robbs Peak Lookout
US 599, CA 70
Robb's Peak Lookout - 2009

Robb's Peak Lookout - 2009 - courtesy of Ron Kemnow

Lookout Details

Registry Numbers US 599, CA 70 (view other lookouts in United States, California)
Date Registered September 21, 2004
Nominated by Kathy Allison
Location Eldorado National Forest
El Dorado County, California
Coordinates N 38° 55.468' W 120° 24.193' (view using Google Maps)
N 38° 55' 28" W 120° 24' 12"
N 38.924470° W 120.403220°
Elevation 6,686 ft (2,038 m)
Built 1937
Administered by U.S. Forest Service
Cooperators Pacific Ranger District
Available for Rental Yes

Description

Constructed in 1937 by the CCC, Robbs Peak Lookout on the Eldorado has been restored with a large deck added. It is an L-4 14’14’ cab with outriggers on a 9’ enclosed wooden base.

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Photos

Robbs Peak - July 5, 1940 (Linton A. Brown, Sr. photo)

Robbs Peak - July 5, 1940 (Linton A. Brown, Sr. photo)

Robbs Peak - July 5, 1940 (Linton A. Brown, Sr. photo)

Robbs Peak - July 5, 1940 (Linton A. Brown, Sr. photo)

Photo courtesy of Eldorado National Forest