Fowlers Camp Campground

About

This is the most popular campground on the unit. It's located on the Upper McCloud River at an elevation of 3400 feet, and has 39 sites with tables, fire-rings, vault toilets, and piped drinking water. Suitable for tents and mid-sized RV's or trailers. 14 day limit. $15 per night. The CG has been converted mostly to a reservation system (see below) There are only eight sites that are first come first served. This campground is situated near three waterfalls on the river, which adds to its popularity. The McCloud Falls vary in height from 15 to 50 feet. 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 approx. 12 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.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

• dump station

  Dump station

  5.7 mi

• fuel station

  McCloud Valero

  5.9 mi

• propane

  Blue Rhino

  14 mi

• grocery

  Dunsmuir Supermarket

  13 mi

• potable water

  Potable water

  < 0.1 mi

• trailhead

  Clear Creek Trailhead

  9.8 mi

• attraction

  Middle Falls Viewpoint

  0.8 mi

• recreation site

  Lower Falls Picnic Area

  0.3 mi

Forest road access near this stay: UPPER FALLS in Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.

Contact & access

• CA
• fs.usda.gov
• OPEN