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

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Current weather conditions at McCloud River, Southern Cascade Range, California
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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 ...



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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.
 

   

OUTDOORS
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

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