USDA Forest Service · California
Fowlers Campground
USDA Forest Service · California, United States
- Sites
- 36
- Hookups
- 2 with water, 36 no hookups
- Season
- May 15 to October 15
- Max RV length
- 59 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 3,320 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- AT&T good · Verizon good · T-Mobile none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- FOWLERS A LOOP (NFSR 39N30A) · bituminous surface treatment · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Shasta-Trinity National Forest
- Nearest town
- McCloud
- Address
- PO Box 1620, McCloud, CA, 96057
- Phone
- 530-964-2184
- Activities
- Biking, Birding, Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Mountain Biking, Picnicking, Snowshoeing, Swimming Site
36 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Fowlers Campground is located on the Upper McCloud River five miles east of McCloud, California. The campground is nestled in a mixed conifer and oak woodland. The campground offers paved parking spurs, running water and vault restrooms.
Recreation
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 approximately 10 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.
Facilities
The campground has 35 regular campsites and two double campsites with tables, fire-rings, vault toilets and piped drinking water. Some sites are equipped with bear resistant food storage lockers. Sites are suitable for tents and mid-sized RVs or trailers. Large RVs are not recommended. Campground is typically staffed with a resident host.
Natural Features
Fowlers Campground is located on the eastside of majestic Mt. Shasta (14,179 foot summit) at an elevation of 3,300 feet. This area is at the southern tip of the Cascade Mountain Range. The area hosts abundant botanical and wildlife species. This campground is mostly known for the nearby McCloud River waterfalls. The McCloud Falls can be accessed via the McCloud River Trail or by road. The waterfalls vary in height from 15 to 50 feet.
Nearby Attractions
The Lower, Middle and Upper McCloud water falls, Lakin Dam Fishing Area, Cattle Camp Swimming Hole, McCloud Reservoir, Medicine Lake Highlands and the towns of McCloud (10 mins.) and Mt. Shasta (20 mins.) are nearby.
Charges & Cancellations
A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. Late cancellations are subject to additional fees. For full details see NRRS Reservation Policy
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43° | 32° | 19° | 60° | 10 of 11 |
| February | 46° | 31° | 10° | 65° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 49° | 33° | 16° | 79° | 9 of 11 |
| April | 58° | 37° | 24° | 75° | 6 of 11 |
| May | 71° | 46° | 34° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 80° | 54° | 40° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 93° | 63° | 50° | 105° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 91° | 63° | 55° | 104° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 82° | 55° | 45° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 71° | 45° | 35° | 84° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 53° | 38° | 24° | 72° | 5 of 10 |
| December | 44° | 32° | 21° | 63° | 8 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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