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McCloud, CA

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Fowlers Camp Campground, a dog-friendly campground in McCloud, California

Fowlers Camp Campground

Located on the Upper McCloud River at an elevation of 3400 feet, this is the most popular campground in the McCloud Area. This campground is situated near three…

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Harris Spring Campground

Harris Spring Campground is an undeveloped camping area located approximately 15 miles north of Highway 89. There are about 15 user-created sites and a vault toilet. Bring your…

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McCloud Hotel

A gem of a hotel, the McCloud Hotel sits on the slope of one of nature’s jewels, majestic Mount Shasta. The world famous fly fishing stream, the McCloud…

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Trails, parks & water in McCloud

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Upper McCloud Falls, a dog-friendly hiking trail in McCloud, California

Upper McCloud Falls

There are three levels—lower, middle and upper—to McCloud Falls in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. The hikes are very scenic and offer an opportunity to view various forms of…

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Great Shasta Rail Trail, a dog-friendly hiking trail in McCloud, California

Great Shasta Rail Trail

The Great Shasta Rail Trail (GSRT), at full build-out, will link the California towns of McCloud and Burney and nearby recreation areas along an 80-mile scenic trail featuring…

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Middle Creek Falls Trail, a dog-friendly hiking trail in McCloud, California

Middle Creek Falls Trail

There are actually three levels to McCloud Falls: lower, middle and upper. There is a picnic area and swimming hole located at the Lower Falls. The hike...

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Top five off-the-beaten-path dog hikes in Shasta Cascade

Top five off-the-beaten-path dog hikes in Shasta Cascade

Most Shasta Cascade hike lists start and end with Burney Falls, Whiskeytown Falls and Lake Siskiyou Trail. Fine hikes — but not the only ones. Here are five dog-friendly trails from our DogTrekker directory that don't crowd the Google results: lake loops, rail grades, spring-fed…

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Dog-friendly Father’s Day: 5 California trips dads will want

Dog-friendly Father’s Day: 5 California trips dads will want

Five honest California Father's Day trips, all dog-friendly: McCloud and the Shasta Cascade, Paso Robles ranch country, Trinidad on the Humboldt coast, Mammoth Lakes at full stretch, and Nevada City in the Gold Country. Muddy dogs, cabin porches, no infusions.

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Sit, stay and splash in Siskiyou County

Sit, stay and splash in Siskiyou County

Siskiyou County raises the bar for dog-friendly travel with swimming holes, brewery patios, waterfall hikes, and cozy lodging near Mount Shasta. Follow the McCloud River past three waterfalls, explore old-growth forests, and unwind with a pint at a dog-welcoming alehouse.

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Siskiyou County: Where dogs are a way of life

Siskiyou County: Where dogs are a way of life

Siskiyou County borders Oregon in the Shasta Cascade region and treats dogs like family. Hike the McCloud River falls loop, explore old-growth forests on Gray Butte Trail, and camp at Lake Siskiyou.

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10 dog-friendly hiking trails in California

10 dog-friendly hiking trails in California

California's varied terrain offers incredible hiking for dogs and their people. This roundup covers 10 standout trails, from the rugged Black Butte summit in Shasta-Trinity to the wildflower-lined Mount Judah Loop near Truckee and waterfall hikes along the McCloud River.

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By land or by lake: Redding as a basecamp

By land or by lake: Redding as a basecamp

Redding is the gateway to Upstate California, where rugged mountains, serene lakes, and stunning waterfalls await you and your dog. Hike the Sacramento River Trail, boat on Shasta Lake, or tackle the three McCloud River falls.

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