![]() The windmill style of lookout was very popular throughout California, used by the Forest Service, California Department of Forestry and some counties. The structure consists of a ground floor storage room, a middle sleeping room and the observation cab on top.Ĭalpine lookout is an “L-7” or windmill style enclosed tower with a “BC-3” cab and has been determined to be eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. Calpine lookout was built in 1934 by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Towers such as Calpine lookout have been used for many years to spot forest fires. Visitors need to bring their own bedding, toilet paper and other personal items. An accessible vault toilet and a picnic table and fire ring are located outside the lookout. Firewood is not provided. A limited assortment of cooking utensils, pots and pans are provided. The interior of the cab measures 14' by 14' and currently has two twin beds, a dry sink, a table and chairs, three propane lights, a propane heater, a propane stove/oven and a fire finder. The lookout does not have electricity or water. Visitors can drive directly to the tower in summer and ski or snowshoe to it in the winter. This facility is maintained and operated by the Sierraville Ranger District of the Tahoe National Forest.Ĭalpine sits at an elevation of 5,980 feet, approximately 40 miles from Truckee, CA. Once the road is covered in snow, access is by snowshoes, skiis or renters can bring their own snowmobiles. The Forest Service does not plow the road in the winter. This is an extremely popular facility that is rented year-round. Visitors renting the lookout will have spectacular views of the surrounding mountains, sunrises, sunsets and stargazing. The top room or observation cab is the only rental space available at this time. It is a three-story structure with external stairs. Good news! We have made our sound louder.Calpine is a fire lookout tower that was actively used every summer until 1975. ![]() Other than that? This will be a really great app for everyone and I thank the developers for creating it. So, my only recommendation for making this app better is giving the user the option to change the alert sounds so that they’re louder. I always have my phone volume turned up to the maximum, especially during fire season, so phone volume isn’t the problem. I actually just got an alert on my phone and the only reason I heard it is because it was right next to me. ![]() The only complaint I have is the alerts are not nearly loud enough. ![]() It sends alerts when a fire is reported, which is extremely beneficial for those of us (myself very much included) in this area that has a panic attack when the wind picks up, we hear a fire engine, or we smell smoke. This app has the potential to be really fantastic and the go to resource for Sonoma and Napa County residents. Thank you Watch duty for this app and this service, it is so appreciated, and so well executed. This app is wonderful for peace of mind and information and a must have for anyone living in a WUI in any of the counties served. I’m amazed that this is being provided at no cost to us by a non-profit. It notifies me so that I can know what is happening at my home, and my family members’ homes when I am away or at work. This app puts all of the info that I was hunting down (and more) in one place, quickly and easily accessible. I’ve also found that by raising my awareness of how many fires are handled quickly and without loss of property since the tubbs fire that my anxiety has gone down. I have also spent a lot of time whenever there is a fire trying to find as much information as possible to feel safe. Since then I’ve stayed up all night, evacuated from other fires, and stressed every summer and fall. Excellent coverage that gives peace of mind
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