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What campers say

Fowlers Campground is a small, looped site set right by the trail network to the upper, middle and lower falls, making it excellent for hiking, swimming and fishing. Campsites feel private and include paved tent/table pads, bear boxes and bear‑proof trash; there are no hookups—only pit toilets/port‑a‑potties and shared water spigots. The area is popular and close to town, so expect trail foot traffic and a busy campground in season. Mule deer are commonly seen and other large animals are occasionally reported. Hosts and restroom cleanliness can vary, so plan on basic, rustic facilities and bring supplies.

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📖 About This Campground

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. 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. 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. 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.

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Our favorite Northern California campground. Recently visited and found newly paved roads and spurs. New cement tables, new steel bear boxes and new steel fire rings with cooking grates. Reservations during peak season with 8 FCFS sites. Water available and pit toilets, no showers. No dump station. Gorgeous waterfalls and forest. More understory than most California forest campgrounds. Quiet. Trout planted in summer, usually. Better for tents and midsized rvs. Popular, so plan ahead. 2 bars Verizon 4G.

Mark Koep Oct 22, 2019

Great review thanks