Bryan’s guidebook
Sightseeing
This is one of the headwaters to the Sacramento River. A major watershed in Northern California. The park hosts a wonderful sitting area where visitors can fill their canteens directly from the spring and drink. In addition to the spring are wonderful nature walks and a play structure for kids.
Many people are drawn to the headwaters seeking the mystical properties of the spring. Throughout the summer, often one may find people selling necklaces, bracelets, and paintings.
36 locals recommend
Mount Shasta City Park
1315 Nixon RdThis is one of the headwaters to the Sacramento River. A major watershed in Northern California. The park hosts a wonderful sitting area where visitors can fill their canteens directly from the spring and drink. In addition to the spring are wonderful nature walks and a play structure for kids.
Many people are drawn to the headwaters seeking the mystical properties of the spring. Throughout the summer, often one may find people selling necklaces, bracelets, and paintings.
The park is wonderful for picnics and has many wonderful fields for sports. It includes a dog park, skate park, ice skating rink (winters), picnic benches, water fountains, and serves as a trailhead for the Gateway mountain biking trails.
12 locals recommend
Shastice Park
800 Rockfellow DrThe park is wonderful for picnics and has many wonderful fields for sports. It includes a dog park, skate park, ice skating rink (winters), picnic benches, water fountains, and serves as a trailhead for the Gateway mountain biking trails.
Faery Falls
This is a short hike to a wonderful waterfall!
These waterfalls are a short thirty-minute drive and each of the three can be seen with a short 2-3 minute walk from the car.
71 locals recommend
McCloud Falls - Upper Fall
Upper Fall RoadThese waterfalls are a short thirty-minute drive and each of the three can be seen with a short 2-3 minute walk from the car.
There are many wonderful ways to enjoy this gorgeous lake. Whether it's running or walking around its entire 7 miles, swimming, fishing, kayaking, or stand up paddling you're sure to enjoy yourself!
77 locals recommend
Lake Siskiyou
There are many wonderful ways to enjoy this gorgeous lake. Whether it's running or walking around its entire 7 miles, swimming, fishing, kayaking, or stand up paddling you're sure to enjoy yourself!
This offers wonderful vistas of the mountain and the surrounding valley. Many climbers stage their summit bids from the location. In the winter folks enjoy various winter sports. A very scenic drive!
33 locals recommend
Bunny Flat Trailhead
Everitt Memorial HighwayThis offers wonderful vistas of the mountain and the surrounding valley. Many climbers stage their summit bids from the location. In the winter folks enjoy various winter sports. A very scenic drive!
These are a must-see! They're a bit of a drive, about an hour one way but so gorgeous. They're in a state park, the entry I think is $10, a short walk from the car for a grand vista! Stop in Mccloud for lunch either on the way or back!
151 locals recommend
Burney Falls
These are a must-see! They're a bit of a drive, about an hour one way but so gorgeous. They're in a state park, the entry I think is $10, a short walk from the car for a grand vista! Stop in Mccloud for lunch either on the way or back!
This area has more than just camping! You can eat at the Sis-Q-Grill for a nice meal in the forest, or set up for the day at the Resort's "pay beach" where they have a lifeguard on duty and a designated swim area for the patrons. In addition, they offer SUP rentals and have an inflatable play area where you can pay to use the trampolines, etc.
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15 locals recommend
Lake Siskiyou Camp Resort
4239 W A Barr RdThis area has more than just camping! You can eat at the Sis-Q-Grill for a nice meal in the forest, or set up for the day at the Resort's "pay beach" where they have a lifeguard on duty and a designated swim area for the patrons. In addition, they offer SUP rentals and have an inflatable play area where you can pay to use the trampolines, etc.
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A very short but rewarding hike to a pretty waterfall, need I say more?
49 locals recommend
Hedge Creek Falls
4131 Dunsmuir AveA very short but rewarding hike to a pretty waterfall, need I say more?
This is a great place to fish or just enjoy the botanical gardens on a picnic!
22 locals recommend
Dunsmuir Botanical Gardens
4841 Dunsmuir AveThis is a great place to fish or just enjoy the botanical gardens on a picnic!
This is a more advanced hike that will require some preparation. Bring water, good, shoes, snacks, and a camera!
8 locals recommend
Black Butte Trailhead
This is a more advanced hike that will require some preparation. Bring water, good, shoes, snacks, and a camera!
Food scene
Pipeline Craft Taps & Kitchen
320 N Mt Shasta BlvdGreat food and drinks in a wonderful atmosphere!
This is our favorite Thai food in town. It is locally owned by a Thai family who splits their time between here and Phucket. The flavors are wonderful and authentic.
10 locals recommend
Phuket Thai Cafe
1328 S Mt Shasta BlvdThis is our favorite Thai food in town. It is locally owned by a Thai family who splits their time between here and Phucket. The flavors are wonderful and authentic.
A wide array of choices mostly in the traditional fare, pizza, pasta, burgers, and sandwiches.
23 locals recommend
Sparky’s Landing
316 N Mt Shasta BlvdA wide array of choices mostly in the traditional fare, pizza, pasta, burgers, and sandwiches.
The hotel offers nice dinners on the higher end for this area. The outdoor seating is exquisite and the food yummy! Enjoy walking the historic McCloud town either before or after your meal. (Check hours before arriving)
McCloud Hotel
408 Main StThe hotel offers nice dinners on the higher end for this area. The outdoor seating is exquisite and the food yummy! Enjoy walking the historic McCloud town either before or after your meal. (Check hours before arriving)
Traveler advice
Getting around
Public transport is scarce, a car is mandatory.
A bicycle is a great way to see the town when paired with a car!