About Dow Butte Lookout
Dow Butte Lookout is a former fire lookout now available for the public to tour and enjoy the view.
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Dow Butte Lookout
Susanville, California · Lassen County · Facility
Dow Butte Lookout is a former fire lookout now available for the public to tour and enjoy the view.
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40.55807, -120.78249
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Weather at Dow Butte Lookout
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Overcast
62°/40°
💧 2%🌬 8mph
↑ 5:35 AM ↓ 8:25 PM
Sun
Overcast
70°/43°
💧 1%🌬 7mph
↑ 5:34 AM ↓ 8:26 PM
Mon
Overcast
76°/48°
🌬 9mph
↑ 5:34 AM ↓ 8:27 PM
Tue
Overcast
81°/49°
💧 1%🌬 11mph
↑ 5:34 AM ↓ 8:28 PM
Wed
Overcast
79°/51°
🌬 14mph
↑ 5:33 AM ↓ 8:28 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
Plan Your Visit to Dow Butte Lookout
Heading to Dow Butte Lookout? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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