Overview
Dorris is a city in the Shasta Cascades region of California.
3 places to eat · 1 places to stay
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Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 86°F; winter lows dip to about 22°F. Wettest: Feb and Mar. (climate data from nearby Lava Beds National Monument)
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.
- MFR Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport, Medford — 56 mi away. Directions
- RDD Redding Municipal Airport, Redding — 102 mi away. Directions
- RNO Reno Tahoe International Airport, Reno — 204 mi away (major hub). Directions
Since the town of Dorris is small and remote, by car is the best way to go. Here are directions from Redding:
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Get in
Since the town of Dorris is small and remote, by car is the best way to go. Here are directions from Redding:
Take I-5 north to Weed. Take US-97 to the NE until you reach Dorris. If you reach the Oregon border, you have gone too far.
Get around
You can probably walk or drive a car throughout Dorris. There isn't any public transportation, however.
See
If you are into roadside attractions, Dorris has the third-tallest flagpole in the US. There isn't much else, though.
Eat
Eat Hospitality Dinner House & Pub
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Sleep
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