Overview
McArthur is a city in the Shasta Cascades region of California.
1 sights · 1 things to do · 1 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 1 places to stay
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Best things about McArthur
Inter-Mountain Fair
A nice fair that is completely old-fashioned, complete with farm animal contests, rodeos, parades, and even a scholarship program.
Ahjumawi Lava Springs SP
Uncrowded caving and boating are unrivaled here in this part of the country. This is a pristine wilderness area, so if you try something as trite as taking a rock with you, you will be busted by the feds. This has its ad…
Plan your trip
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.
- RDD Redding Municipal Airport, Redding — 60 mi away. Directions
- MFR Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport, Medford — 119 mi away. Directions
- RNO Reno Tahoe International Airport, Reno — 137 mi away (major hub). Directions
Driving is the most practical way to get there, as it's a small town without public transportation options.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Inter-Mountain Fair
- Lunch Bulldog Bite
- Afternoon Ahjumawi Lava Springs SP
- Evening Crumbs
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Get in
Driving is the most practical way to get there, as it's a small town without public transportation options.
Get around
For more scenery, just walk. To go more quickly, drive a car.
See
See Inter-Mountain Fair
A nice fair that is completely old-fashioned, complete with farm animal contests, rodeos, parades, and even a scholarship program.
Do
Do Ahjumawi Lava Springs SP
Uncrowded caving and boating are unrivaled here in this part of the country. This is a pristine wilderness area, so if you try something as trite as taking a rock with you, you will be busted by the feds. This has its advantages, however, as the place is so prehistoric-looking, you will be expecting dinosaurs. It is located northwest of McArthur, and you have to have a boat to access it.
- Fishing. McArthur has some of the best trout fishing in California, if not in the U.S.A. Fall River, accessible from McArthur, is world-renowned for its beautiful trout; whereas nearby Pitt River is home to Bass, Blue Gill, and invasive Carp.
- Hunting. The McArthur area, being in a river valley, is a winter location for migratory ducks and geese. Some of the better deer hunting zones in the state are quickly accessed from McArthur. See California Department of Fish and Wildlife for seasons and regulations.
Buy
There are no major shopping areas in McArthur.
Eat
Drink
Sleep
There are no listed motels in McArthur, so if you want to stay in a motel, there are some in nearby Fall River Mills. However, if you have an RV and don't mind using it, here is an RV park:
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