Fowlers Campground
The numbers that decide it
- Longest rig
- 59 ft
- Sites
- 36
- Electric hookups
- Not published
- Pull-through sites
- No
- Paved access
- Yes
- Accessible sites
- 36
- Driveway grade
- Slight
- Bear boxes
- Yes
- Campfires
- Yes
- Shade
- Yes
- Group sites
- 2
Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero. See it on Recreation.gov
Fowlers Campground
The most popular campground on the unit. Located on the Upper McCloud River at an elevation of 3400 feet, it has 39 sites with tables, fire-rings, vault toilets, and piped drinking water. Suitable for tents and mid-sized RV’s or trailers. 14 day limit. $15 per night. The CG has been converted mostly to a reservation system (see below) There are only eight sites that are first come first served. Features : This campground is situated near three waterfalls on the river, which adds to its popularity. The McCloud Falls 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 approx 12 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. Double sites: 12 people maximum. No discounts.
Before you go
Season
Late April about Fishing Season
Reservations
First-come, first-served
Fees
$15 per day. Check out time is 2:00 P.M.
Hours
The campground is typically open between May and October. The facility has a self-registration/fee station at the entrance for first come first served visitors, while reservations for the other 31 sites can be made at www.recreation.gov. McCloud Ranger Station Visitor Center is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, from 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Saturdays, from 8:30 to 12:30.
Restrictions
Dogs must be on a leash, non-aggressive, and quiet.
Make it a night on a better road
Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.