Overview
Big Bend is a city in Shasta County in the Shasta Cascades region of California.
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Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Summer highs reach about 100°F; winter lows dip to about 37°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Dec and Jan. (climate data from nearby Redding)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- RDD Redding Municipal Airport, Redding — 41 mi away. Directions
- MFR Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport, Medford — 106 mi away. Directions
- RNO Reno Tahoe International Airport, Reno — 154 mi away (major hub). Directions
The only way into Big Bend is to go by car. From CA Hwy 299 (east of Redding), turn north on Big Bend Road. When you get to the intersection at Nelson Creek Road, you're in Big Bend.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Food for you
There are no restaurants in Big Bend, so be sure to bring your own meals.
What to ask about, for your diet
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Get in
By car
The only way into Big Bend is to go by car. From CA Hwy 299 (east of Redding), turn north on Big Bend Road. When you get to the intersection at Nelson Creek Road, you're in Big Bend.
Get around
As Big Bend is such a small town, the only plausible way to get around is by car.
See
The area of the Pit River near Big Bend is good for boating and nature viewing.
Do
Pit River
Fishing
This river is excellent for trout fishing, but is extremely hard. Only fish here if you are physically fit to do so.
Eat
There are no restaurants in Big Bend, so be sure to bring your own meals.
Sleep
If you stay here, you must bring a tent; there are no motels or RV sites of any kind in Big Bend.
Nearby
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City / town · 2 listings · 12 mi away
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Dunsmuir
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Fall River Mills
City / town · 6 listings · 24 mi away
Lakehead
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McArthur
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