Fowlers Campground
Shasta-Trinity National Forest — lakeside, fishing
Location: McCloud, CA, CA
Price: From $15 per night
Price range: $15–$30 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (255 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.A river-side trail from the campground provides access to the falls.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Bear Boxes, Camp Host, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/fowlers-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Fowlers Campground sits on the Upper McCloud River with access to a riverside trail leading to three waterfalls (approximately 3 miles round trip). Google reviewers consistently praise the beautiful river location, well-spread sites, and peaceful setting away from civilization.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present in area — bear boxes provided at sites. Also verify sightings of Gray Wolf, Mule Deer, and various reptiles including Oregon Aquatic Garter Snake and Shasta Alligator Lizard.
Insider tips for Fowlers Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with limited availability. Some first-come, first-serve sites available but most require reservations. Sites have paved parking spurs and bear boxes; bring self-contained RV setup as there are no hookups.
Skip Fowlers Campground if: You need RV hookups — none available at most sites.. You prefer full-service amenities — only vault toilets, drinking water, and fire rings provided.. You're traveling outside May-October — campground is seasonal..
Best time to visit Fowlers Campground: May-October — Official seasonal operations run May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Camp 4 Group Campground (McCloud, CA), Cattle Camp Campground (Ca) (CA), Ahdina Campground (McCloud, CA), Red Fir Flat Group Campground (Mount Shasta, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Fowlers Campground
Cell signal at Fowlers Campground (McCloud, CA): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.A river-side trail from the campground provides access to the falls.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with limited availability.
Some first-come, first-serve sites available but most require reservations.
Sites have paved parking spurs and bear boxes; bring self-contained RV setup as there are no hookups.
Official seasonal operations run May through October only.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From McCloud, California, go east on Highway 89. Drive 5 miles and look for the Fowlers/Lower Falls Sign. Turn right just after the sign and drive approximately 1 mile. Once you cross the River Loop Road take the left fork into the campground. The right fork will take you to the day use/parking area for Lower Falls and the beginning of the River Trail.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Shasta-Trinity National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Shasta-Trinity National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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