Campsites & amenities
Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.
- Campsites
- 36
- Max rig length
- 59 ft
About this campground
Overview Fowlers Campground is located on the Upper McCloud River five miles east of McCloud, California. The campground is nestled in a mixed conifer and oak woodland. The campground offers paved parking spurs, running water and vault restrooms.Recreation A river-side trail from the campground provides access to the falls. It is approximately three miles round trip to see all three. Swimming and fishing are other popular activities. This section of river has no special restrictions for fishing. The McCloud River Loop, a paved road approximately 10 miles in length provides access to the Middle Falls and Upper Falls parking lots and overlooks if you do not wish to hike the trail.Facilities The campground has 35 regular campsites and two double campsites with tables, fire-rings, vault toilets and piped drinking water. Some sites are equipped with bear resistant food storage lockers. Sites are suitable for tents and mid-sized RVs or trailers. Large RVs are not recommended. Campground is typically staffed with a resident host.Natural Features Fowlers Campground is located on the eastside of majestic Mt. Shasta (14,179 foot summit) at an elevation of 3,300 feet. This area is at the southern tip of the Cascade Mountain Range. The area hosts abundant botanical and wildlife species. This campground is mostly known for the nearby McCloud River waterfalls. The McCloud Falls can be accessed via the McCloud River Trail or by road. The waterfalls vary in height from 15 to 50 feet. Nearby Attractions The Lower, Middle and Upper McCloud water falls, Lakin Dam Fishing Area, Cattle Camp Swimming Hole, McCloud Reservoir, Medicine Lake Highlands and the towns of McCloud (10 mins.) and Mt. Shasta (20 mins.) are nearby.Charges & Cancellations A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. Late cancellations are subject to additional fees. For full details see NRRS Reservation Policy
Getting there
From McCloud, California, go east on Highway 89. Drive 5 miles and look for the Fowlers/Lower Falls Sign. Turn right just after the sign and drive approximately 1 mile. Once you cross the River Loop Road take the left fork into the campground. The right fork will take you to the day use/parking area for Lower Falls and the beginning of the River Trail.
Activities
- CAMPING
- BIRDING
- BIKING
- DAY USE AREA
- FISHING
- MOUNTAIN BIKING
- PICNICKING
- SNOWSHOEING
- SWIMMING SITE
Nearby federal campgrounds
- CAMP 4 GROUP CAMPGROUNDShasta-Trinity National Forest2 mi
- Camp 4 Group Campsite and Day Use AreaShasta-Trinity National Forest2 mi
- McCloud Area RecreationShasta-Trinity National Forest10 mi
- RED FIR FLAT GROUP CAMPGROUNDShasta-Trinity National Forest14 mi
- GIRARD RIDGE LOOKOUTShasta-Trinity National Forest16 mi
- Castle Lake CampgroundShasta-Trinity National Forest18 mi
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