California whitewater - McCloud River, Southern Cascade Range, Siskiyou County Siskiyou county, Fowler Campground to McCloud Reservoir section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     10 miles   The put-in is not too far from Redding, as you can see on the road map further down. The average California whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. The beautiful scenery of Siskiyou County and the cool fresh water beats anything. There's camping available near McCloud River. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. If you have the time you can make this a     two day trip, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. Whitewater paddling here in the Southern Cascade Range is a great experience. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great attractions for lots of people. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This stretch of McCloud River is 10 miles long and it is classified as a class III-IV section by American Whitewater. Briefly about the general area: McCloud River sees pretty high levels of rainfall; January is the wettest month with most rain, and July is when it's the driest. At this river you will always have a good time. Good hiking   is available along the Angel Meadow Trail. A trip to McCloud River wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Big Springs; a tremendous place to take a look at close by is Coyote Gulch. You just can't imagine the amount of outdoors amusing stuff the Southern Cascade Range has to offer. Go for a hike on the Cone Point Trail, and do schedule some time to explore Cone Point if you have a chance. Summertime at McCloud River arrives with high temperatures in the 80's. During the dark hours of summer temperatures drop down into the 40's. The winter brings highs down to the 40's, and overnight lows at McCloud River through the winter ordinarily dip into the 20's. McCloud River, Fowler Campground to McCloud Reservoir road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV Length: 10 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 41.23509 Longitude: -121.98671 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 41.16859 Longitude: -122.0757 Paddler input for McCloud River, California: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at McCloud River, Southern Cascade Range, California Local climate location: MC CLOUD 4 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Dunsmuir Travelodge, Dunsmuir 17 miles away Located in the unbelievable scenery of Northern California, the Dunsmuir Travelodge is the ideal location to enjoy the splendors of the area. Conveniently located off Interstate 5, the Dunsmuir Travel... Shastas Best Choice Inn, Dunsmuir 17 miles away Shasta*s Best Choice Inn- come enjoy a peaceful cozy stay with breathtaking views of nature from your room. Experience the majestic view of Mt Shasta and the Siskiyou Mountains from our large picnic a... Oak Tree Inn Dunsmuir, Dunsmuir 17 miles away With extra-quiet guest rooms and light-proof draperies, the new Oak Tree Inn opened in January 2007 in Dunsmuir -- Home of the Best Water on Earth. This 100-percent non-smoking hotel is conveniently ...   Southern Cascade Range Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Southern Cascade Range. Southern Cascade Range Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Southern Cascade Range. All California Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in California. Books about whitewater paddling on McCloud River, California List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on McCloud River, California. Find a whitewater outfitter in California Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Redding, California Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Redding, California, the metro area neareast to McCloud River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near McCloud River.   Whitewater Near McCloud River: Pit River, Shasta County , 13 miles away, Class IV - 9 miles long (Pit 5 Dam to Pit 5 Powerhouse) McCloud River, Shasta County , 14 miles away, Class III-IV - 24 miles long (McCloud Reservoir to Lake Shasta) Sacramento River, Siskiyou/ Shasta County , 18 miles away, Class III-IV - 5 miles long (Dunsmuir to Castle Craig) Pit River, Shasta County , 19 miles away, Class IV - 7 miles long (Pit 4 Dam to Pit 4 Powerhouse) Sacramento River, Siskiyou/ Shasta County , 20 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.5 miles long (Box Canyon Dam to Dunsmuir) Sacramento River, Siskiyou/ Shasta County , 21 miles away, Class IV - 9 miles long (Castle Craig to Sims Road) Pit River, Shasta County , 24 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Lake Britton to Pit 3 Powerhouse) Sacramento River, Siskiyou/ Shasta County , 26 miles away, Class IV - 13 miles long (Sims Flat Campground to Lake Shasta)   Ski Areas Near McCloud River: Mount Shasta, California , 13 miles away, 1390 vertical feet Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 65 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Willamette Pass, Oregon , 125 miles away, 1563 vertical feet Warner Canyon, Oregon , 132 miles away, 730 vertical feet Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 148 miles away, 3365 vertical feet Royal Gorge, California , 148 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Soda Springs, California , 150 miles away, 652 vertical feet Boreal, California , 151 miles away, 500 vertical feet Donner Ski Ranch, California , 153 miles away, 750 vertical feet Sugar Bowl, California , 153 miles away, 1500 vertical feet   Hotels Near McCloud River: Best Choice Inn, Dunsmuir , 17 miles away Dunsmuir Travelodge, Dunsmuir , 17 miles away Traveler's Hotel, Dunsmuir , 17 miles away Shastas Best Choice Inn, Dunsmuir , 17 miles away Oak Tree Inn Dunsmuir, Dunsmuir , 17 miles away   Camp Grounds Near McCloud River: Fowlers Campground, Siskiyou County, 2 miles away Ah-Di-Na Campground, Shasta County, 7 miles away Mc Cloud Dance Country RV Park, Mccloud, 7 miles away   Trails Near McCloud River: Cone Point Trail, Shasta County , 4 miles away, 3.2 hiking miles, 633 feet elevation difference Angel Meadow Trail, Siskiyou County , 6 miles away, 3.1 hiking miles, 1415 feet elevation difference Nelson Flat Trail, Shasta County , 9 miles away,  4.6 hiking miles, 697 feet elevation difference Rough and Ready Trail, Shasta County , 12 miles away, 1.9 hiking miles, 343 feet elevation difference Coal Mine Trail, Shasta County , 13 miles away,  10.6 hiking miles, 3603 feet elevation difference Pacific Crest Trail - section 17, County , 15 miles away, 85.8 hiking miles, 5083 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near McCloud River: Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Whiskeytown - CA , 47 miles away Lassen Volcanic National Park, Mineral - CA , 55 miles away   Lakes Near McCloud River