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Built in 1923, Grouse Ridge Lookout is the second oldest lookout in the Tahoe National Forest. It has not been staffed as a fire lookout since the mid 1970’s. The U.S. Forest Service and volunteers are restoring the lookout so it can be a rental available to the public.
The renovation has started, and we could use your help. Due to its historic nature, lookout restoration will need to maintain the historic character of the building while meeting health and safety needs for a rental facility. Additional volunteers, partners, and funding sources are welcome and needed.
Once restored, the lookout will be available to rent through the National Recreation Reservation System. This will be the third lookout available as a rental in the Tahoe National Forest. The 360-degree view is outstanding, however the lookout will be somewhat spartan, like an actual lookout. It will have a propane stove and heater, beds, some cooking utensils and an outhouse. The price of a nightly rental has not yet been established.
For additional information, contact: Larry Gruver, 530- 477-1265 or email larrygruver1@aim.com
To join the update list for the lookout project, send your email address to Ann Westling, awestling@fs.fed.us
Updated 2/23/12