The best river, stream, or creek cabin rentals near McCloud, California

If you're looking to rent a cabin and camp near a river, Hipcamp offers over 400 options in the McCloud, California area. Some of the top-rated campsites include Mill Creek Resort (638 reviews), Otter Space (101 reviews), and Owl Creek Cabin Mountain Getaway (90 reviews). Popular amenities include trash, toilets, and potable water, while popular activities include paddling, wildlife watching, and hiking. Prices start as low as $23 per night, with an average price of $111 per night.

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Top-rated campgrounds

If you're looking to rent a cabin and camp near a river, Hipcamp offers over 400 options in the McCloud, California area. Some of the top-rated campsites include Mill Creek Resort (638 reviews), Otter Space (101 reviews), and Owl Creek Cabin Mountain Getaway (90 reviews). Popular amenities include trash, toilets, and potable water, while popular activities include paddling, wildlife watching, and hiking. Prices start as low as $23 per night, with an average price of $111 per night.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Cave Springs Resort

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7.5mi from McCloud · 63 sites · Lodging · Dunsmuir, CA

Welcome to Cave Springs, a mid-century modern resort in Dunsmuir, California. Located just off the I-5 freeway, our resort is an ideal basecamp for exploring the dynamic beauty of Northern California: nestled along the Sacramento River in premiere fly fishing territory, minutes away from countless waterfalls and hiking, and a 10 minute drive from stunning Mt. Shasta. Choose your adventure. We’ll take care of the rest. Our resort is designed with comfort and beauty in mind, and it’s this intentional atmosphere that will make your stay one to remember. Whatever brings you our way, we look forward to hosting you and yours.

2. Camp Stoney Meadows

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18mi from McCloud · 13 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Big Bend, CA

Our 120 remote acres are adjacent to Shasta Trinity National Forest in the beautiful Cascade Range between Mt. Lassen and Mt. Shasta in Northern California. It's a working ranch with tree farms, animals, hydroelectric power, sawmill, gardens, orchards, creeks, springs, trails, and our camp alongside Kosk Creek. We're 54 miles from Redding off of 299E, (about 1-1/2 hour drive). DO NOT TAKE ROAD 11 FROM THE NORTH, IT IS CLOSED! PIease try to ignore the "car art" in the Pit River Tribe's Rancheria as you're coming here. Drive right through it, it's no reflection on us. The last mile or so of the road here can be pretty rough, but on arrival, you'll know it's worth the trip! No Cell phone service available here, so it's the perfect opportunity to unplug. We do have a land line up at the house in case of an emergency. Also, if you really need it, WiFi is available at the house.

3. ShastaView

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17mi from McCloud · 3 sites · Lodging · Weed, CA

Shasta View Campsites are part of a former 30,000 acre ranch that was split up into smaller parcels in the 1970's. It is comprised of 5 to 500 acre parcels. All these parcels are homesteads. There are no commercial or industrial areas on the Ranch. In 2005, I started looking for land in the Shasta area after falling in love with the Mountain and it's surrounding lakes. I have always known exactly what the land I would spend time on would look like. One day, in 2006, I was driving on the Hammond Ranch, again hoping I would find that place. I was driving my van, with my 2 kids and some of our friends, through a heavily wooded area. I made a left turn down a dusty dirt road and Eureka! I had found IT. I was at the top of a 60 acre meadow that had a full unobstructed view of Mt. Shasta, encircled by lenticular clouds. I told a friend of mine, who was at the time a realtor in the Shasta area, that I had found a piece of land that looks perfect to me. If, that is, it also had a creek on it. She did some searching around and found out that the land that is now Shasta View was in fact for sale. And, it had a creek on it. And it was comprised of some acreage in the meadow and some in the trees. This was everything I had wanted. I bought the land within the next 2 weeks. After camping on the land a few times, I started to understand where the best sites would be to build some structures. Because the meadow always has a certain amount of moisture to the ground, it is not suitable for building a structure. The good thing about that, is that nobody who owns land in that meadow will ever build there. We will only be looking at Mt. Shasta from that meadow. Never a building. The platform I built in the meadow offers on a chance to sleep under the stars. Billions of them. My property is only one of two that have old, large Cedar and Pine trees on it. It made perfect sense that I would be building a small house in those trees. While camping on this land, you will find exquisite beauty and solitude. Within 30 minutes, you will find Lake Siskiyou and Castle Lake for some of the finest swimming around. If you fish, the McCloud and the Sacramento rivers offer some of the best trout fishing in the state. There are two “Blue Ribbon” designated streams. The first is Upper Sacramento River. It starts as a trickle from the melting snows of Mt Shasta and by the time it reaches the area around the town of Dunsmuir which is just south of Shasta City, it is a true “Blue Ribbon” designated trout stream. The place to find all the ins and outs of fly fishing in this area is at the Ted Fay Fly Fishing shop in Dunsmuir. The second “Blue Ribbon” trout fishing is on the McCloud River. Historically some of the best trout fishing to be found. I have fished both these streams and always caught fish. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN BEDDING IF YOU'LL BE SLEEPING IN THE TREEHOUSE. And need I say anything about hiking on Mt. Shasta?

4. Oak Ring Ridge

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45mi from McCloud · 1 site · Lodging · Macdoel, CA

We originally purchased the 20 acres of untouched land and built our cabin, the "Snug Shack," as a getaway from the city. Fast forward a few years, and 40 acres next door with an abandoned house on the canyon ridge went up for sale. We decided to purchase it and start a homestead there. That 40 acres where we now live was badly abused, and we have been in the process of cleaning up and restoring it. Fortunate for you, the land surrounding the Snug Shack was never abused and is still pristine and beautiful. By camping at the Snug Shack, you help support us in our mission to restore this beautiful place.We named our homestead after the rings of small oak trees that grow here on the ridge.: "Oak Ring Ridge." You can learn more about our project in progress at our website and instagram account: @oak_ring_ridge

5. Lewiston Lake Getaway

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49mi from McCloud · 3 sites · Lodging · Lewiston, CA

Originally a gold and quartz mine, Lakeview Terrace Resort was built by the Army Corp of Engineers to house the workers building the Trinity Dam in the 1960's. Experience the rich history and tranquil setting of the Shasta Trinity National Forest!There is a reason some call Lewiston Lake the best-kept secret in California. Far less crowded than neighboring Trinity and nearby Shasta Lakes, Lewiston Lake is the ideal destination when you truly wish to get away from it all. Nestled hillside overlooking the peaceful Lewiston Lake, you will find Lakeview Terrace Resort serving up some of the best camping in Northern California. Large pool, open late spring through the hot months. Playground, Horseshoe pit, Restrooms with showers, Coin laundry, Wi-fi hotspot, Darts, croquet, badminton, ping pong, Fire pits, Amphitheatere. We offer many options for your Lewiston Lake camping adventure.Fully appointed cabin rentals with 1-5 bedrooms Full 30 and 50 amp RV hookups. We'd love to speak with you about your upcoming travel plans.

Public campgrounds near McCloud

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Lakeshore East Campground

29mi from McCloud · 18 sites · Tents, RVs · in Shasta-Trinity National Forest

Down the Falls Loop Trail you will cross a bridge over the river.

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McArthur-Burney Falls Cabins

30mi from McCloud · 24 sites · in McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park

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Little Mount Hoffman Lookout

33mi from McCloud · 1 site · in Shasta-Trinity National Forest

Stories from the community

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Corey

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Cave Springs Resort

The cabin was perfect for the price with everything I needed for my stay in northern California. I would absolutely stay again!

María

October 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to ShastaView

We have a blast in this place, is the best view to mount Shasta, is private and so beautiful we star for the weekend and it totally worth it!

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Rebecca

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Camp Stoney Meadows

Beautiful valley. Disconnect from cell phone. Gracious hosts. Adorable and friendly ranch dogs. One of the best off the grid places. $15 per person to visit the hot spring next door for a day pass. Book that thru Kish Creek hip camp. A gem! Thanks Scott

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Anthony

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Oak Ring Ridge

Super remote fun little spot. Wish we had stayed longer!

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Joseph

September 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Camp Stoney Meadows

My wife and I came here last year, just the two of us and fell in love with it (and our hosts) immediately. We planned to bring our kids for our next family trip and they had a blast so another visit was in the xards. This time there were enough campers for Scott to fire up the pizza oven and make some delicious pizza for everyone. Scott is a wonderful guy, he has made special effort to accomodate us each time we've been there. This time he went and got paint for my daughter to paint rocks with. We all love Camp Stoney Meadows and look forward to our next visit

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bogdan

September 2025

5 nights at Camp Stoney Meadows

We were second time at Stoney Meadows. We love the place. Cottages are very nice, kitchen well equipment, shower and bathroom very clean. For us like private retreat. Hosts and staff are very nice and helpful. Valley and creek are very pictures. It's are best place for vacation.

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Mark

September 2025

Weekend Trip to ShastaView

Beautiful land with obviously great views. The treehouse is surrounded by, well . . . trees, with a door and porch looking out onto a meadow. Sitting on the porch with some coffee in the morning was perfect. Much of the road back to the property is flat gravel but the last part is a really rocky, bumpy road. Drive slowly and carefully and reconsider any vehicle with minimal clearance.

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Oliver

September 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Camp Stoney Meadows

Me and my wife stayed in one of the creekside bunkhouses and it was amazing! Super nice and quiet area with beautiful views and everyone here is so kind! 10/10 would recommend!

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Christal

September 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Camp Stoney Meadows

Scott and Nora have created a magical landscape to explore like you’re a child again. Every part of it consists of beauty and thoughtful intention so you can fully enjoy nature. The Bunkhouse had AC, windows for ventilation and comfy cots! They give you keys to lock your rooms. A mini fridge and microwave are available to you as well. It truly felt like magic being there. We enjoyed the stream directly in front of our bunkhouse. A walk and a few steps down a hill away, is a DARLING swimming hole that we enjoyed - complete with inner tubes and a chair provided by the host. It was absolutely stunning. The shared bathroom, shower and outdoor kitchen was so clean and well kept. This was my first experience using this app and I think I got extremely lucky with finding this place. There were children running around unplugged from technology, playing in the stream, riding ATV’s and they were just as welcoming as the hosts themselves! This may be a no brainer as well, but seeing the sky at night in their open field was probably my favorite part of the stay. I had never seen so many stars in my life. I hope that when I have kids, this little place is still running so I can bring them here to experience the magic I did.

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Elaine

September 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Camp Stoney Meadows

Great place, nice people! The farm animals and swimming holes were a treat for our kids, along with pizza night. We’d love to return.

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Chelsea

August 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to ShastaView

This was my second time staying at Shasta View and it is such a special place! Very comfortable, and beautiful spots to camp. It is an extremely short walk to the meadow where the mountain is (1 minute), and it is such an incredible view. Plenty of shade in over 90 degree weather for us. The camp kitchen is well equipped and spacious - we loved the sinks for dishwashing. The stream water was clean, cool and refreshing on hot days as well. Feels like you are pretty removed from civilization but town is only 20 minutes away and it is a maximum of 35 minutes to all main attractions around Shasta. Directions were a bit confusing but we all found it and had a great group trip!

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Kelly

August 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Cave Springs Resort

I love the rustic cabins at Dunsmuir and have for the past 20 years. They are sweet, ramshackle, and super old-timey in the best way. They have totally updated the check-in, the pool, the beautiful courtyard and the sundries in the shop which is so nice. But thankfully they left rustic cabins, rustic.

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Jennifer

August 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Camp Stoney Meadows

We absolutely loved it and can’t wait to go back! If you love being off grid with a super friendly host, then you’ll love it too. Scott was the sweetest and checked in with us every morning. We unfortunately didn’t get to meet Nora but I heard she’s just as kind. We felt safe with the dogs watching over the property day and night, and they even tolerated our high energy puppy in training. The kids enjoyed swimming in the watering holes and creek to cool off as did the rest of us! The only downside was coming back to all the emails and texts that I truly didn’t miss!

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Michelle

August 2025

Weekend Trip to Camp Stoney Meadows

This property was a great retreat, and exactly as described on platform and by reviewers. Very clean, beautifully maintained property with a creek that had some nearby swimming holes. As a solo female traveler, I felt safe.

salem

August 2025

4 nights at Camp Stoney Meadows

It felt like coming home. The room is just as cozy and welcoming as I remembered—clean, peaceful, and thoughtfully set up with everything you need to relax. There’s something about waking up here that makes you feel grounded and refreshed. The whole site has that rare kind of magic—wide skies, quiet mornings, and the kind of stillness that invites you to slow down and breathe. Whether you’re here to hike, write, pray, or just unplug, this place wraps around you like a warm blanket. Returning here reminded me why I came the first time: it’s not just a place to stay—it’s a place to be. Can’t wait for visit number three!

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Nickolaus

August 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Lewiston Lake Getaway

Super nice hosts. It faculty had a wonderful time!

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Saschia

August 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to ShastaView

LOVED the stove and amenities included. It felt so secluded and peaceful but not too far out in the boonies, which catered well to a diverse group of campers. Would highly recommend!

Keith

August 2025

3 nights at ShastaView

It's one of my favorite places in the world. Just the right amount of seclusion, and just the right amenities to live simply but comfortably and happily.

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Lee

July 2025

1 night at Oak Ring Ridge

We had a wonderful time in this cabin. Although the cabin is small, it is well designed and feels much more spacious. The loft was great and the outdoor shower worked exceptionally well. The property is so peaceful and private, it was great to hang out. Hope to get back there sometime.

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teri

July 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Camp Stoney Meadows

This is the kind of place you don't want to ruin by encouraging more people to come! Wonderful place for those who are willing to slow down and enjoy a chill vibe. Scott and Nora are so amazingly kind and welcoming. Bunk room was a blessing in a crazy storm. Good for very well behaved dogs. bring your favorite pizza toppings for Saturday nights. Tasty water, super well stocked shared kitchen. So grateful for this experience.