California whitewater - McCloud River, Southern Cascade Range, Shasta County

Shasta county, McCloud Reservoir to Lake Shasta section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV     24 miles
  The McCloud Reservoir to Lake Shasta stretch of McCloud River in California is 24 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as 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. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. There's camping available near McCloud River. A bit of exercise 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 go ahead and pack your sleeping bag. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty
of spots for that. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. When you're paddling down a Southern Cascade Range river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. The beautiful scenery of California and the cool fresh water have people coming here.

Briefly about the general area:
All through the warm months highs here at McCloud River get into the 80's. Once the sun is down it drops down to the 40's. During the winter the highs are ordinarily in the 40's; overnight
 
lows in the 20's for McCloud River. McCloud River is a relatively wet place frequently with a lot of rain; January is the wettest month with most rain, and July meanwhile is the driest month.
If you're here at McCloud River, checking out White Rock is a must.

McCloud River, McCloud Reservoir to Lake Shasta road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV
Length: 24 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.13169
Longitude: -122.07

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.86309
Longitude: -122.25261

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Current weather conditions at McCloud River, Southern Cascade Range, California
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Local climate location: MC CLOUD 9 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Dunsmuir Travelodge, Dunsmuir
14 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
14 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
14 miles away
With extra-quiet guest rooms and light-proof draperies, the Oak Tree Inn opened in January 2007 in Dunsmuir, home of the best water on Earth. This 100-percent non-smoking hotel is conveniently located...



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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.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near McCloud River.
 Whitewater Near McCloud River:
Sacramento River, Siskiyou/ Shasta County , 13 miles away, Class IV - 9 miles long (Castle Craig to Sims Road)
Sacramento River, Siskiyou/ Shasta County , 13 miles away, Class III-IV - 5 miles long (Dunsmuir to Castle Craig)
McCloud River, Siskiyou County , 14 miles away, Class III-IV - 10 miles long (Fowler Campground to McCloud Reservoir)
Sacramento River, Siskiyou/ Shasta County , 15 miles away, Class IV - 13 miles long (Sims Flat Campground to Lake Shasta)
Pit River, Shasta County , 16 miles away, Class IV - 9 miles long (Pit 5 Dam to Pit 5 Powerhouse)
Sacramento River, Siskiyou/ Shasta County , 17 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.5 miles long (Box Canyon Dam to Dunsmuir)
Pit River, Shasta County , 24 miles away, Class IV - 7 miles long (Pit 4 Dam to Pit 4 Powerhouse)
Bear Creek, Shasta County , 26 miles away, Class IV(V+) - 9.5 miles long (Hydro to Highway 44)
Trinity River - East Fork, Trinity County , 29 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 8 miles long (Rams Horn Road to Clair Engle Lake)
 Ski Areas Near McCloud River:
Mount Shasta, California , 17 miles away, 1390 vertical feet
Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 68 miles away, 1195 vertical feet
 Hotels Near McCloud River:
Dunsmuir Travelodge, Dunsmuir , 14 miles away
Shastas Best Choice Inn, Dunsmuir , 14 miles away
Oak Tree Inn Dunsmuir, Dunsmuir , 14 miles away
Dunsmuir Inn & Suites, Dunsmuir , 15 miles away
Strawberry Valley Inn, Mount Shasta , 19 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near McCloud River:
Madrone Campground, Shasta County, 6 miles away
McCloud Bridge Campground, Shasta County, 7 miles away
Ah-Di-Na Campground, Shasta County, 7 miles away
 Trails Near McCloud River:
Nelson Flat Trail, Shasta County , 13 miles away,  4.6 hiking miles, 697 feet elevation difference
Crags Trail, Shasta County , 14 miles away,  4.6 hiking miles, 2068 feet elevation difference
Cone Point Trail, Shasta County , 16 miles away, 3.2 hiking miles, 633 feet elevation difference
Castle Lake Trail, Siskiyou County , 18 miles away, 4.6 hiking miles, 588 feet elevation difference
Angel Meadow Trail, Siskiyou County , 18 miles away, 3.1 hiking miles, 1415 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near McCloud River:
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Whiskeytown - CA , 34 miles away
Lassen Volcanic National Park, Mineral - CA , 53 miles away

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