Recreation area

Mayhill Lookout

Lincoln National Forest · New Mexico — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

The Mayhill Lookout was moved in 1967 to James Ridge, and is now known as the James Ridge Lookout.  The Mayhill Lookout was constructed in 1935, and was part of the Mayhill Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp F-24-N which constructed permanent buildings in 1934.  The Mayhill Lookout was an LX-24 cab sitting on a 48 foot tower.  As seen in the photograph, the site include the Observer’s cabin which was the standard CCC constructed type.

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.