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History -served” basis and have a 14 day stay limit. All The US Forest Service acquired the Upper McCloud other areas along the Upper McCloud which are River land through a land exchange agreement with under public ownership are for day-use only; no Champion International Corporation in the Spring of overnight camping is allowed. Camp 4 is a 1989. The river corridor has long been identified by developed group campsite available for reservation the Forest Service as a top priority for acquisition through recreation.gov or reserveamerica.gov. It because of its recreational and scenic qualities. In the accommodates up to 30 people. exchange, the Forest Service gained 2,626 acres of Fishing land that included 13 miles of river, two spectacular waterfalls and the beautiful, 50 acre Bigelow The McCloud River and its tributaries offer excellent Meadow. Prior to the exchange, the land was fishing opportunities. The Department of Fish and Wildlife regularly stocks the managed for timber production by Champion, who acquired, through the exchange, scattered parcels of Upper McCloud River at Lower Falls with Rainbow land mostly surrounded by other Champion lands. trout. Anglers also occasionally catch German brown The Upper McCloud River area offers a wide variety trout from earlier stockings or those that traveled up of outdoor recreation opportunities. The Forest from the McCloud Reservoir, and Brook trout. Remember that the or Dolly Varden is an Service manages the land to provide for the best endangered species and should be released if caught. balance of potential uses. Wildlife viewing Location Beautiful, riparian Bigelow Meadow provides a The Upper McCloud River area is accessible by a wildlife habitat for numerous birds and animals. scenic road which forms a loop. Drive 65 miles north Some of the more common birds which visitors can from Redding on to the Highway 89 exit see are Stellars Jays, Western Tanagers, Oregon just south of Mt. Shasta. Drive east on Highway 89 Juncos, Nuthatches, Clark’s Nutcrackers, Red-wing past the town of McCloud. The loop road begins five blackbirds, Wrens, and occasionally Canadian Geese. miles from McCloud at the Fowlers Campground The larger mammals which inhabit the area are deer, Lower Falls sign after turning right off of Highway ground squirrels, chipmunks, Golden mantle ground 89. The River Loop road continues north east or left squirrels and Douglas squirrels. Occasionally, visitors at the intersection before the campground and winds will be fortunate enough to view black bears which along the river passing various recreation sites and are common to the area but rarely seen. As with all comes back to Highway 89 approximately 11 miles animals, please do not feed them due to their sensitive east of McCloud. The loop road is approximately six diets and the possibility of contracting diseases from miles long. them. Hiking and sightseeing safety Fire safety requirements While walking, please be sure and watch your footing on loose rocks and steep slopes. Children and pets Permits are required for campfires outside of developed campgrounds. The permit may be obtained should be kept under close supervision. free at any Forest Service office or from Rangers in Camping the field. It is illegal to possess or discharge any All developed campgrounds and day-use facilities fireworks within the National Forest boundary. along the McCloud River are on a “first-come, first

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