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Shasta Trinity/Fowlers
Overview
Overview
Fowlers Campground is a serene, forest-focused destination situated within the Shasta-Trinity National Forest near McCloud, California. This facility offers a distinctly rustic camping experience for those looking to disconnect from modern hustle and immerse themselves in nature. Nestled among towering evergreens along the banks of the McCloud River, it provides a quiet, authentic outdoor retreat. The park is managed by the U.S. Forest Service, ensuring the environment remains preserved and authentic for visitors seeking a tranquil atmosphere and beautiful forest scenery.
Location & Surroundings
Located just a few miles east of the town of McCloud, the campground sits at an elevation that provides cool mountain air throughout the summer months. The surrounding Shasta-Trinity National Forest is known for its rugged peaks and dense pine woods. Guests often enjoy the sound of the rushing river water, which runs right alongside many of the campsites. The area serves as a gateway to exploring the southern slopes of Mount Shasta, offering a unique high-elevation forest landscape.
Amenities & Park Features
As a forest-managed campground, Fowlers focuses on basic, functional amenities rather than luxury resort features. The sites are generally well-spaced, providing enough room for campers to enjoy their privacy under the shade of mature trees. Essential facilities include vault toilets and drinking water access throughout the grounds. Each site is equipped with a fire ring and a picnic table, perfect for evening fires. Please note that there are no electrical or water hookups available at individual sites.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
The primary draw for visitors is the proximity to the McCloud River waterfalls. Hikers can easily access the trail system leading to the Lower, Middle, and Upper McCloud Falls, which are local icons of natural beauty. Fishing enthusiasts frequently visit this area to try their luck at fly fishing in the clear, cold river waters. Additionally, the nearby town of McCloud offers historic charm, providing a brief change of pace with its classic architecture and small-town atmosphere.
Who This Park Is Best For
This campground is best suited for tent campers, van dwellers, or those with smaller RVs who prefer a primitive, off-grid experience. It is an ideal choice for travelers who prioritize nature over high-end amenities like full hookups or Wi-Fi. Outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, and anglers will find this location perfect, as it places you right at the doorstep of some of Northern California’s most beautiful river-side scenery and hiking trails.
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- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
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Reviews
Tony Hunt
Close to the Falls. Great walk and the Middle Falls were amazing. No camp host when we were there, but everyone was so polite. Stayed 5 nights during a heat wave (temps around 100) and it cooled off in the evening enough to sleep well. Swimming helped too.
Mitch Meade
Very small campground 21 spots in loop A and there are 2 loops. The spots are spread out good enough. Bear boxes ought to let you know that it is out far enough from the noise of civilization. Walking trail to the falls. No extra parking at the campground so not a lot of extra people around. No hookups and has community water spigots and pit toilets. Fairly maintained for the budget of a National Park, It's not Yosemite and not Lawsons Landing. Meandering deer and peaceful atmosphere while we were there. No one ran generators and no one had loud music. You can hear the falls and hear and feel the winds blow through the trees. We went on Memorial Day weekend.
Elon Skolnik
Beautiful campground with a wonderful location right on the waterfall trail. The pit toilets are.. relatively clean, taps on site and trash that's emptied regularly. The sites are nice and spread out and feel private. My only gripe is the campground is totally overrun by a lot, I mean A LOT of mule deer. Nice to see during the day but in my personal experience sleeping in a tent, in the dark of night I'm convinced every large animal tromping in the woods nearby is a bear.. so take that as you will.
Dyani K
Beautiful location. Clean bathrooms and camp spaces. Firepits ready to use. Our spot allowed plenty of shade but also spacious star gazing. And natrually easy access to trail to falls.
Greg Butterfield
Most of the campsites are nice with shade and plenty of trees. We stayed at site 27B which is waterfront with the lower/middle falls trail passing right next to the site. Sites 24 and 27 are the best sites on loop B. Note it's hard to tell from the map, but there really isn't nice river access from the site as it's a steep grade down and no landing. River access is very accessible at the lower falls. Nice trail to the middle falls but again accessing the water is less than desirable as you have to scale big boulders and again there is no landing. Good swimming. Yes we would come back!