McCloud River Mercantile Hotel
Mt Shasta Region
Stroll into McCloud’s central Mercantile Hotel and try not to fall in love; built in 1897, this former lumber company store has been exquisitely restored,…
McCloud River Mercantile Hotel
Mt Shasta Region
Stroll into McCloud’s central Mercantile Hotel and try not to fall in love; built in 1897, this former lumber company store has been exquisitely restored,…
West of I-5
This 1862 rambling, ramshackle hotel has small, rustic rooms with quilts, historic photos and river views – all have tons of character but none have…
Historic Lookout & Cabin Rentals
Mt Shasta Region
What better way to rough it in style than to bunk down in a fire lookout on forested slopes? Built from the 1920s to '40s, cabins come with cots, tables…
Mt Shasta Region
Only antique on the outside, this bright Victorian 1904 farmhouse is all relaxed minimalism, bold colors and graceful decor on the inside. Each airy room…
Mt Shasta Region
Regal, butter-yellow and a whole block long, this grand hotel opened in 1916 and has been a destination for Shasta’s visitors ever since. The elegant…
Mt Shasta Region
About 2 miles south of town, off I-5, visitors can spend the night inside refitted vintage railroad cars and cabooses. The grounds are fun for kids, who…
Mt Shasta Region
Divinely situated away from town, this upscale golf resort and spa has arts-and-crafts-style chalets nestled in the woods around the shores of Lake…
Mt Shasta Region
Easily accessible from Everitt Memorial Hwy, this campground has running water and pit toilets, but no showers. It’s near mile marker 4, at an elevation…
West of I-5
Play like you’re in the Old West at this upscale hotel and historic landmark, refurbished in grand Victorian style. It’s luxurious but not stuffy, and the…
Redding & Around
Just steps from the Sacramento River Trail, this modern, ranch-style home has three comfortable upstairs rooms, two with decks. It’s a bit suburban, but…
Mt Shasta Region
Made up of two houses in the center of town: one is a meticulously kept Victorian cottage stuffed with fussy knickknacks; the other a Spanish-style two…
West of I-5
This very quiet and rustic motel is tucked under ponderosa pines at the west end of town, just off Main St, next to the library. It’s a set of red wooden…
Mt Shasta Region
Rooms in this rambling, quaint Victorian are fabulously big – the bathrooms alone could sleep two. In the morning look out for the frittatas; in the…
Mt Shasta Region
Tucked away on the shore of Lake Siskiyou, this sprawling place has a summer-camp feel (there’s an arcade and an ice-cream stand). Hardly rustic, it has a…
West of I-5
This storybook-perfect 1877 mansion has a handful of pretty and bright antique-decorated rooms and a hikers' hut with dorm beds. It's right at the edge of…
Mt Shasta Region
Smack in the middle of town, under a stand of pines, this alternative B&B also sponsors group retreats. Creature comforts include an outdoor hot tub, a…
Mt Shasta Region
Ten walk-in tent sites (no drinking water) sit at the timberline, right at the base of the mountain. They’re a few miles up the mountain from other…
Mt Shasta Region
The understated rooms surround a garden courtyard, allowing you to enjoy the intimate feel of a B&B without the pressure of having to chat with the…
Castle Crags State Park Campground
Mt Shasta Region
This campground is one of the nicer public campgrounds in this area, and very easily accessible from the highway. It has running water, hot showers and…
West of I-5
The prettiest place in town and right beside the river, this B&B is in an 1875 house and serves country-style breakfasts. Enjoy the hot tub, or ask about…
West of I-5
Folks at this motel are especially friendly, the rooms are clean and – bonus for those headed in from the wilderness – it has an on-site laundry. Of all…
Mt Shasta Region
An excellent deal, the standard rooms are…standard – clean and simple. The suites get a little chalet flair with vaulted pine ceilings and mountain views…
Redding & Around
In a quiet cul-de-sac, a mile north of the river, this Victorian cottage has an expansive garden with sweeping views. Cozy rooms are packed with antiques,…
Mt Shasta Region
This 1923 alpine lodge run by the Sierra Club is a 2-mile hike uphill from Bunny Flat, at 8000ft. The stone construction and natural setting are lovely…
West of I-5
Settle into plush, cozy rooms in this downtown Victorian with a wraparound deck and abundant gardens. One room is accessible for travelers with…
Mt Shasta Region
Run by a friendly family and a small, energetic dog; you get a peek of the mountain from the back windows of these clean, well-priced rooms.
Trinity Lake
Spreading over 22 acres on the shores of Trinity Lake, this place offers quality camping, cabins and marina facilities.
West of I-5
Very pretty lakeside campground with potable water, picnic tables, fire pits and even a flush-toilet bathroom.
Mt Shasta Region
Beautiful turn-of-the-century era hotel with romantic, period-style rooms and an ambient restaurant on-site.
Mt Shasta Region
These creekside cabins seem unchanged since the 1920s, even though the interiors were recently updated. They are rustic – very rustic – but their location…
Redding & Around
About half of the campgrounds around Shasta Lake are open year-round. The lake’s many fingers have a huge range of camping, with lake and mountain views,…
Mt Shasta Region
Forty-three first-come first-served campsites are available here 0.5 miles from the Lava Beds National Monument Visitors Center. Each has a picnic table…
Redding & Around
Primarily an RV campground, it also rents houseboats (note that off-season rates are almost 50% lower) and the busy marina offers parasailing and fishing…
Mt Shasta Region
Toward the south entrance of town, the simple but tastefully renovated rooms have hardwood floors, big chunky blond-wood bed frames and tiled baths. A…
Mt Shasta Region
Chock-full of RVs, with campsites under the trees and a small creek, this is a good option for families. The view of the mountain is breathtaking and…
Mt Shasta Region
The friendly, tidy Ellis Motel is 1 mile north of Tulelake on Hwy 139. It's basic and right on the road but it's a good choice if you want to get up early…
Redding & Around
East of I-5 in Lakehead, at the north end of the lake, this very popular, family-oriented campground has cabins, a country store and a marina renting…
Redding & Around
Nice but tightly packed campground near the shore of Whiskeytown Lake. There's a parking lot for tent campers and you have to walk in a short distance to…
McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park Campground
Mt Shasta Region
The park campground has hot showers, bunk-bed cabins (bring your own sleeping bags) and campsites. It's open year-round, even when there's snow on the…
West of I-5
A pleasant place to park the RV, with campsites beside the river bridge. It also rents travel trailers that sleep four people (bed linens not included).