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   This section of McCloud River in Siskiyou County is 10 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III-IV section. The put-in location is a short drive from Redding, as you can see on the road map further down. The wonderful California scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. A good workout     and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. If you hurry you can run this section in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so pack your camp stove. The campgrounds here at McCloud River are pretty good. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the Fowler Campground to McCloud Reservoir section is one of them. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in California is often more difficult than elsewhere, so keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving. When you're paddling down a Southern Cascade Range river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. Briefly about the general area: Not far from McCloud River you hit upon Cone Point,   and a good spot to visit is Coyote Gulch. This river has so much to offer. Hiking is a popular thing to do around McCloud River; Cone Point Trail is a nice local trail. A good deal of precipitation falls at McCloud River; January is the month that gets the most rain while July is typically the driest month. Summertime brings highs in the 80's to McCloud River with nighttime lows in the 40's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 40's, and winter nights come with lows in the 20's to McCloud River. Just can't get enough of the Southern Cascade Range. Why not take a refreshing hike along the Angel Meadow Trail, and do put some time aside to spend at Big Springs if you're here at McCloud River. 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 Inn & Suites, Dunsmuir 17 miles away Dunsmuir Inn & Suites is a clean, comfortable and modern motel in the heart of the Shasta Cascades. Each cozy room comes with cable television (including HBO), coffee-maker, hair-dryer, telphone, ref... 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...   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: Dunsmuir Inn & Suites, Dunsmuir , 17 miles away Dunsmuir Travelodge, Dunsmuir , 17 miles away Shastas Best Choice Inn, Dunsmuir , 17 miles away Oak Tree Inn Dunsmuir, Dunsmuir , 17 miles away A-1 Choice Inn, Mount Shasta , 20 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