Openings · last 7 days
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Campsite Sniper does not currently hold availability data for Fowlers Campground. That is a gap in what Campsite Sniper tracks — it does not mean the facility is full, closed, or unavailable. Recreation.gov may well be showing open dates right now.
The site details and map below come from the public Recreation.gov record and are accurate. For current dates and to book, go to Recreation.gov.
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-255119
When Fowlers Campground reopens
Fowlers Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
12
Openings · last 90 days
67
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dNo strong weekday pattern is evident in the openings Campsite Sniper has detected: 67 openings spread across the week.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 22:00 and 23:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 25 of 67 detected openings (37.3%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Pacific Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 9 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 4–13.5 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | 9 | 13.4% |
| 27 | 7 | 10.4% |
| 05 | 5 | 7.5% |
| 13 | 5 | 7.5% |
| 33 | 5 | 7.5% |
Site 29 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 9. One free watch covers every site here.
About Fowlers Campground
Overview
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.
Recreation
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 approximately 10 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.
Facilities
The campground has 35 regular campsites and two double campsites with tables, fire-rings, vault toilets and piped drinking water. Some sites are equipped with bear resistant food storage lockers. Sites are suitable for tents and mid-sized RVs or trailers. Large RVs are not recommended. Campground is typically staffed with a resident host.
Natural Features
Fowlers Campground is located on the eastside of majestic Mt. Shasta (14,179 foot summit) at an elevation of 3,300 feet. This area is at the southern tip of the Cascade Mountain Range. The area hosts abundant botanical and wildlife species. This campground is mostly known for the nearby McCloud River waterfalls. The McCloud Falls can be accessed via the McCloud River Trail or by road. The waterfalls vary in height from 15 to 50 feet.
Nearby Attractions
The Lower, Middle and Upper McCloud water falls, Lakin Dam Fishing Area, Cattle Camp Swimming Hole, McCloud Reservoir, Medicine Lake Highlands and the towns of McCloud (10 mins.) and Mt. Shasta (20 mins.) are nearby.
36 monitored sites8 FCFS sitesRVs up to 59 ftNo hookups35 shadedWaterfrontRiverfrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 10
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.
Po Box 1620, Mccloud, CA 96057530-964-2184
BikingBirdingCampingDay Use AreaFishingMountain BikingPicnickingSnowshoeingSwimming Site
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02 · Field Photos · roll CS-255119 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-255119 · Fowlers Campground · Mccloud CA12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Fowlers Campground?
Online reservations for this facility, where offered, are made through Recreation.gov. Campsite Sniper has also detected 67 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper does not currently hold availability data for Fowlers Campground, so there is nothing to date here. That is a gap in coverage — it does not mean the facility is full or closed. Check Recreation.gov for current dates.
How often do new openings appear at Fowlers Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 67 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Which sites at Fowlers Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
23 of the 36 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 59 ft.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Fowlers Campground?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 9 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 4-13.5 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
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