Along the I-5 Corridor

Things to do and see along the I-5 Corridor from Dunsmuir to the Oregon Border:

For a brochure/map on all the museums of Siskiyou County please see download here at the Siskiyou County Historical Society website. (look for box on lower left of first page for .pdf file.)


You will also find the route from Dunsmuir to the Oregon Border filled with stunning photographic opportunities, please stop and take a photo or two!

Dunsmuir:

• Dunsmuir Railroad Depot Museum. 4103 Pine Street, Dunsmuir, CA (530) 235-0929. Open 3rd Saturday of each month. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
• Dunsmuir Botanical Gardens. A wonderful place to stop and stretch your legs or have a picnic. The gardens are set in a lovely wooded area, with picnic sites and a playground and all near the Upper Sacramento River.
  
• Tauhindauli Park. Right under the bridge that crosses the Sacramento River in Dunsmuir is this great park named after a Wintu Indian. You will find multi-use trails, and handicap accessible picnic areas and restrooms.
  

Mt. Shasta City:

• Sisson Museum. 1 North Old Stage Road, Mt. Shasta, CA (530) 926-5508. Also located right next to the State Fish Hatchery. Feed the fish!
• Stop at the Headwaters of the Sacramento River at Mt. Shasta City Park. Picnic, take a nice walk along the waters, fill up your water container with the best water on earth!
  
• Places to eat in Mt. Shasta City:

1. Lily's Restaurant. 1013 South Mt. Shasta Blvd., Mt. Shasta. (530) 926-3372.

Weed:

• Lumberman Historical Museum. 303 Gilman Ave., Weed, CA (530) 938-0550 Open end of May-September.
• Climb Black Butte. Stop at the Ranger Station in Mt. Shasta City for details, maps, directions. The climb takes from 2 to 3 hours depending on your condition. This is a "hike" not a stroll up the mountain! You will ascend something like 1800 feet! The view at the top is a great 360 and Mt. Shasta can be viewed in a spectacular way!
• Play Frisbee Golf. College of the Siskiyous has a Frisbee golf course adjacent to the campus. The course threads through the trees... bring your own Frisbees and get both exercise and have fun!
• Mt. Shasta Brewing Company. Tour this small brewery that advertises to "try Legal Weed'. Weed Ale House and Bistro, open 7 days a week beginning at noon.
  

Grenada: (Small town between Weed and Yreka)

• Critterville Alpacas. 10404 Old Highway 99, Grenada, CA 96038. Phone: (530) 436-9802. Ranch Tours, Alpaca Sales. Contact First. See their website here: Critterville Alpacas.
• Take a little drive (about 15+ miles) out to the Mt. Shasta Lavender Farms. Open in July when flowers are in bloom. 9:00 - 4:00 daily. Truly worth a visit, be sure and take your camera! Mt. Shasta Lavender Farms, 9706 Harry Cash Road, Montague, CA Phone: (530) 926-2651

Yreka:

• Siskiyou County Museum. A county treasure! Learn about the discovery of gold in our area (the "second" motherlode!), the coming of the trains, local original Indians, Logging, and so much more. 910 S. Main Street, Yreka, CA. (530) 842-3836. Take Yreka Central Exit, turn left (South) on Main Street, drive about 1/2 mile. Museum will be on east side of road. The majority of the time parking for RV and trailers can be accommodated. If not, there are large parking areas across the street.
  
• Siskiyou County Courthouse and the largest gold exhibit South of the Yukon! 311 Fourth Street, Yreka, CA.
  
• St. Mark's Preservation Square, 300-304 Lane Street, right across from the county courthouse! Take a tour of the former church built in 1880, get lots of local history information, what to see and do in the area, and pick up a walking brochure of Courthouse Square! Yreka Preservation.
• National Historic District, Yreka, CA. Take Yreka Central Exit, turn West, follow sign to "Old Town". Visit the Yreka Chamber of Commerce to pick up a walking or driving tour map of homes and the business district. A real treat! Yreka Chamber of Commerce, 117 West Miner St., Yreka, CA. (530) 842-1649. Parking for RV and Trailers is available nearby, signage is skimpy... see downtown map with parking areas here.
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• Ley Station Fire Museum. A small museum with vintage fire truck and accessories. Go to the corner of Miner Street and Oregon Streets in Yreka at the west end of the National Historic business area.
• Art Galleries, Gift Shops, Antiques, Book Stores, Restaurants: Visit Old Town Yreka and also travel down Broadway to find interesting shops! Be sure not to miss Shoppe Serendipity for local handcrafted items and gifts.
  
• Visit Greenhorn Park. Relax, fish, picnic, or let the kids play in the kids area. Greenhorn Road, Yreka. Take the first exit off of I-5, go West, turn right at first stoplight (Main St.) and drive North to Greenhorn Road. (3rd road going left) Turn left. Drive past businesses until you see the lake and entrance.
• Local guide service: Take off on an adventure and have a local drive and guide you into the back country for a day, take a "suburban safari".
  
• Places to Eat in Yreka: Below are some of the places I recommend as a "local".

1. Linda's Soup Cafe ~ 1812 Fort Jones Road, Yreka. (530) 842-5236. Great place for sandwiches and soup! Located in the Raley's Shopping Center at the first (Southernmost) Exit from I-5. Just past McDonald's and the other fast food places. It is in the corner of the shopping center. Great alternative to "fast food", lots of parking in parking lot.
2. The Brickhouse Bakery and Pizza ~ 313 West Miner Street, Yreka. (530) 841-0553. In the middle of "Old Town" in the National Historic District. Take the Central Yreka Exit from I-5 and go West, you will be on West Miner Street. Parking is available behind the restaurant.
3. The Tasty Q ~ 117 West Miner Street, Yreka. (530) 842-9727. Located inside the Chamber of Commerce Information Center. Closed Sunday and evenings. Take the Central Yreka Exit from I-5 and go West, first block past stop light.
   
4. Nature's Kitchen ~ Bakery, Cafe & Natural Foods Store. Old Bottling Works Shopping Mall, 412 South Main Street (old Hwy 99) Yreka, California. (530) 842-1136.
   
5. Klander's Deli ~ 211 South Oregon Street, Yreka, California 96097. (530) 842-3806. Just one block off of Miner Street, Great Sandwiches! This is one of those great "Mom & Pop" type places.
6. The Audacity & Cafe ~ Deli style cafe along with music and entertainment. Free wi-fi! Friendly folks. Cool atmosphere. 200 West Miner Street, Yreka. Located in the National Historic District. Take Central Yreka Exit form I-5 go West, on the corner of Miner and Broadway Streets. Street parking and parking lots nearby to the North one block.
7. Strings ~ Italian & American Food. West Miner Street in the National Historic District. Brand new to Yreka, moved from Mt. Shasta City.

Shasta Valley Wildlife Viewing Area: This Wildlife Area contains 4,657 acres of Great Basin juniper woodland, riparian forest, seasonal wetlands and crop lands, with Mt. Shasta as a backdrop. Three lakes within this area provide trout fishing. Map available at DFG website. Approximately 8 miles east of Yreka on State Highway 3, 1 1/2 miles east of Montague on Ball Mountain Road.

Collier Rest Area off of Interstate 5:

• If traveling from the north and heading south, be sure and stop here, it is a great place to have a picnic, and visit the Collier Interpretative Center and pick up brochures and information about things to do in Siskiyou County! It is also a great place to get a nice view of the Klamath River.
  

Things to See and Do Along Hwy 97

From the intersection of I-5 at Weed, California to the Oregon State Line

For a brochure/map on all the museums of Siskiyou County please see download here at the Siskiyou County Historical Society website. (look for box on lower left of first page for .pdf file.)

Be sure and take advantage of the wonderful scenery you will view and stop and take some wonderful photographs!

• Weed, California ~ Skatepark ~ A large skateboard park is open to the public in Weed, CA. Stop and take a break and get a little exercise! Take Hwy 97 out of Weed going North, just before leaving town look for a Mini Mart, just past the Mini Mart you should see signs turning right. Here is a link to a website that provides photos and directions: Weed's Skateboard Park

• Visit Windamere Arabians ~ Learn the history and lure of this fascinating breed of horses. See the beauty of these magnificent animals. (530) 938-3558

• Golf at Weed's Tricky 9 ~ The Weed Golf Club is right off the north I-5 exit at Weed. A lovely 9 hole course follows a creek right under the shadow of Mt. Shasta. (530) 938-9971.
  

• Pluto's Cave ~ Pluto's Cave was formed by an eruption of basaltic lava and is one of the main feeder tubes that carried lava into Shasta Valley. This cave has a large diameter and an established trail. Contact the Klamath National Forest, Goosenest Ranger District at 37805 Highway 97, Macdoel, California 96058 or call (530) 398-4391. This cave is located near Road A-12 about 3.3 miles from Highway 97. Be sure you follow good caving rules, stay on the trail, bring extra flashlights, protect the cave's delicate ecosystem.

• Mt. Shasta Lavender Farms ~ Open during mid-June to mid-July. (530) 926-2651 Pick Lavender, walk the Lavender Labyrinth, visit the unique Lavender Shop. Take Road A-12 to the west off of Hwy 97 a few miles north of Weed, Turn on Harry Cash Road, go about 1 1/2 miles, entrance will be at the east. For more details view their web page at: Mt. Shasta Lavender Farms.

• Visit the Living Memorial Sculpture Garden ~ One will find the Sculpture Garden about 13 miles North of Weed on Hwy 97. It was created by Vietnam veteran, Dennis Smith. It is just past the road A-12 that takes one to the Lavender Farms. See it on the west side of the road. Parking and restrooms are available. Free admission.

• Play at Deer Mountain Snowmobile Park during the winter months. Contact the Fun Factory Rentals for snowmobile rentals and tours. Also ask them about summer activities! Information: (530) 926-5387 or (530) 926-Lets Ride
  

• Fish at Juanita Lake. Boat launch or walk the shore of this secluded lake only a few miles off of Hwy 97. See the NFS website for directions.

• Visit Butte Valley Wildlife Area. Take Meiss Lake Road west of Macdoel. Butte Valley Wildlife Area information.
  

• Visit Butte Valley Museum ~ Located at 500 Butte Street, Dorris, CA. (530) 397-2707. Open seasonally. Call first for hours.

• See the Tallest Flagpole West of the Mississippi ~ Located on the Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway in Dorris, the pole is 200 feet tall!
  

• See Bald Eagles at Wildlife Refuges ~ From December through February the Klamath Basin is host to the largest population of bald eagles in the 48 states. The lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge was named the first waterfowl refuge in the U.S. by President Teddy Roosevelt. There is a 10 mile auto tour and photo-blinds available for public use for the photographer enthusiast. See more information here at the Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge website.
  

Pitches and Parking

This group have parked well.
Tucked neatly into the side so other cars can pass and use the turning area.
Note - new extra turning area near Strawberry Fields.
Please leave clear for other people to turn
(I know, it looks tempting to park in )
but just turn and park neat into the side of the road.

If you see a photo of your tent that you don't want published here, please let me know and I will delete it.

Different size pitches for different requirements:-
Small pitches for a one man tent to feel cosy.
Tree canopy pitches if you want shade.
Large or interconnecting pitches for family and friends.

Some of the Lower pitches:-

"Sweet Meadow" 2 families/ 3 tents

"Burro" Named because it's entrance is off the old donkey track (before cars) that led up to Rosebank cottage (Now only ruins and forms the base of the sink area).

"Coppice"  nearby my favourite coppiced beech tree.

Rising sun popular with this years return campers.

Burn -Gurgling pitch where you can listen to the stream.

"Tilt" Spacious 4 man with large sitting area; 2 canopies.


Sett:- Animal lovers pitches near the badger walkways and deer paths.

Some of the Top pitches:-

"J Way" This Tipi is on the top meadow, on a pitch called which has the occasional magpie visiting and is also an ideal for a few families as it interlinks with "Mellow".






Bobtail.Can easily take 2 x 4 man dome tents or bigger.





See forest furniture post on http://www.gardenfurniturefife.blogspot.com/




Strawberry fields


Entymologist pitches full of grasses and wild flowers to watch the insects.
Childrens interest pitches near basketball hoop.
Hello Caroline, Jennifer and Helena, who helped put a tent up on J Way.
Hoot -Bird pitches where you get regular owls, magpie, buzzard and so on.
Catkin -Open meadow pitches for your Teepee or Tipi, to allow the smoke out of your stove chimney. Or on "Forever" behind "Strawberry Fields".
Botanist pitches surrounded by orchids, orange knapweed, vetches and more.

http://www.naturalbushcraft.co.uk/component/content/article/3-bushcraft-friendly-campsites


Local Camping suppliers:-
Outriggers - Wellwood Dunfermline 01383 737799 http://camping.uk-directory.com/Outriggers_Camping_amp_Leisure_1856.php map
http://www.sands-ironmongers.co.uk/calor_gas.html


See link to Topogear.

Halfords Carnegie Drive Dunfermline.

Asda Dalgety Bay, 2 miles east also sells a limited range including camping gaz bottles, picnic ware, basic tent and BBQ's.

RV Sanitation Stations

Free RV Sanitation Stations in Siskiyou County:

• Yreka

1. Valero Gas Station 1258 South Main Street, Yreka, CA 96097 (530) 842-3069 The drain area is located just to the north of the convenience store, the slope to the drain is a little off.

Available with a $fee: RV Sanitation Stations in Siskiyou County:

• Yreka
  

1. Waiiaka Trailer Haven, 240 Sharps Road, Yreka, CA 96097 Phone: (530) 842-3069. The Trailer Haven will allow you to use the sanitation station with a small fee.
2. Yreka RV Park, 767 Montague Road, Yreka, CA 96097 Phone: (530) 841-0100. It is believed that they will allow you to use the sanitation station with a fee, phone ahead to double-check.

• Etna

1. Mountain Village RV Park, 30 Commercial Way, Etna, California 96027 Phone: Toll free ~ 1-877-386-2787
   

Things to See and Do on Highway 96

Highway 96 from Interstate 5 to Weitchpec at Hwy 169:
Note: When you start your journey down Hwy 96, be sure you have fuel and your supplies!

For a brochure/map on all the museums of Siskiyou County please see download here at the Siskiyou County Historical Society website. (look for box on lower left of first page for .pdf file.)

Be sure and take advantage of the wonderful photographic opportunities you will have in Siskiyou County!

• Enjoy the Scenery the entire way!
• Check out river rafting possibilities.
  
• Enjoy the many river access points along the Klamath and enjoy fishing!
• Stop at Quigley's Store at Klamath River,CA for a cold drink and good deli sandwich or hot soup and coffee. (Don't blink, you'll miss it!) (530) 465-2224.
• Look for the Walker Bridge, built circa 1910 ~ still in use today!
• Several nice Forest Service Campgrounds along the road, check them out!
• Enjoy winter Steelhead fishing on the Klamath River! There are plenty of public access spots along Highway 96 west of Interstate 5 for bank fishing, or hire a drift boat guide and cover prime areas. Klamath Steelhead are famous for being hard-fighting fish and often range between 3 to 5 pounds.
  

• Happy Camp, California ~
  

1. Visit the Happy Camp People Center (Karuk Museum), 64236 Second Avenue, Happy Camp, CA 96030. (530) 493-1600. Karuk Website.
   
2. Be sure and look for the sculpture of Big Foot as you enter town! :)
3. Check out Klamath River Rafting at Happy Camp's local outfitter: River Country Rafting (530) 493-2207.
4. Recreational Gold Mining. Contact the Happy Camp Chamber of Commerce for information. (530) 493-2900
5. Visit The Happy Camp Ranger District Office at 63822 Highway 96, right in Happy Camp or call (530) 493-2243 and pick up a brochure of Day Hikes in the Klamath National Forest. Take a non-wilderness hike on the Sulphur Springs Trail head to Elk Creek. The trail leaves Sulphur Springs Campground 15 miles south of Happy Camp. A cool, shady walk with nice views of Elks Creek will be seen along the trail. A 2 mile hike up leads to a small designated picnic area. (This brochure and others are also available at the Chamber of Commerce in Yreka)
   

RV Repair in Siskiyou County

If you should find a need to make a repair to your RV or Trailer, here are businesses ready to give you a hand!
Yreka:

• Baxter Auto Parts, Inc. (Formerly known as Littrell Parts) 400 South Main Street, Yreka, CA (530) 842-2731 [Take any exit off of I-5 and go west one block to Main Street, follow to 400 block] Baxter offers full service RV repair. They have parking in the back and the road will circle around so in and out is not too difficult.

• CW Mobile Auto Repair, 1445 S. Main Street, Yreka, CA (530) 842-2886. Take any exit off I-5 and go one block west to Main Street follow to the 1400 block.
  

• Yreka Outlands RV Repair, 1409 S. Main Street, Yreka, CA (530) 842-0706. Take any exit off I-5 and go one block west to Main Street (old Hwy 99) and follow to 1400 block.
  

Propane

Should you need to fill propane tanks on your RV here are some businesses ready to assist:

Yreka:

• Amerigas, 215 Montague Road, Yreka, CA (530) 842-2748 [Take the 3rd and most northern exit in Yreka off of I-5 and turn West, Amerigas will be right next to the I-5 on ramp heading South ~ sign can be viewed from I-5.]

• Suburban Propane, 212 State Street, Yreka, CA (530) 842-3575 [Take the 2nd exit off I-5 in Yreka at the Train Station and Historic Area. Turn East towards the Train Station and follow the frontage road, which is South Foothill Drive, follow the road to the end and a small portion of State Street will be found. Keep going, it will seem like you aren't in the right place, you should find it. Please note this location is not easily accessible for large rigs, turn around areas are street width.

Etna:

• Mountain Village RV Park, 30 Commercial Way, Etna, CA 96027. Phone ~ Toll Free: 1-877-386-2787
  

Medical Assistance

Hospitals:

In an emergency call 911

• Yreka: Fairchild Medical Center, 444 Bruce Street, Yreka, CA (530) 842-4121 Emergency Room Services

• Mt. Shasta City: Mercy Medical Center, Mt. Shasta, CA (530) 926-6111 Emergency Room Services

Walk-in Clinics:

While traveling along Interstate 5:

• Yreka: Yreka Immediate Care Clinic, 534 N. Main St., Yreka, CA (530) 842-0606 Monday thru Friday 9:00 - 5:30, no appointment necessary.

• Yreka: Fairchild Medical Clinic, 475 Bruce Street, Yreka, CA (530) 842-3507 Monday thru Friday 8:00 - 4:30 p.m., walk-ins welcome.

• Yreka: Siskiyou Family Healthcare, 700 S. Main Street, Yreka, CA (530) 842-3606
  

• Mt. Shasta City: Alpine Health Care, 912 Pine Street, Mt. Shasta, CA (530) 926-5105.

While traveling along Hwy 97:

• Dorris: Butte Valley Medical and Dental Health Center, 610 West Third Street, Dorris, CA. (530) 397-8411.

While traveling along Hwy 96:

• Happy Camp: Happy Camp Clinic, 64236 Second Avenue, Happy Camp, CA. (530) 493-5257.

While traveling along Hwy 89:

• McCloud: McCloud Healthcare Clinic, 116 W Minnesota Ave., McCloud, CA. (530) 964-2389.
  

While traveling along Hwy 3:

• Ft. Jones: Marble Mountain Health Care, 11219 N. Hwy 3, Ft. Jones, CA. (530) 468-5766.

• Etna: Scott Valley Rural Health Clinic, 155 Diggles Road, Etna, CA (530) 467-5393.
  

Activities at the camp. Star gazing

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00wnvpf
Stargazing.

http://www.appbrain.com/app/google-sky-map/com.google.android.stardroid
Free google app star map

http://www.inquiry.net/outdoor/skills/seton/rubbing_fire.htm
Try making these fire starters.

Spot wild flowers

" Guess why the signs/pitches are so called






Visit the rustic gallery (Honesty pot).

Browse the freezer - home made meals, ice lollies or ask at reception hatch for other options.


Collect a tub trug (fire pit kit)





Sit and read the nature reference books or tourist information in the gallery
(children should be accompanied.)
Campers Log - Add your comments to the guestbook.


Use your laptop. (Free WiFi access to all campers ).

Treat yourself to a memento of your camping trip,
this little boat is called Old Jim (Huck Fin).They also built a small den called Old Wood.


Others built dens they called Atlantis and Norwegian wood.
We usually leave them until they fall apart naturally.

Sling your hammock
http://www.hennessyhammock.com/

http://www.ddhammocks.com/





Hire our honey stove
with instructions
Hire Gazebo, chairs, cot, BBQ bucket, single gas burners.

Check out the pitches for future visits, this one is rising sun (for obvious reasons- or ask).




Recycle.

Feed the chickens

woodland walks Steps from stream bridge, circular walk.

Meet the parents

Combined age of 167 heading up to explore the camps.

They've been holidaying on this land for 37 years.

Went to mow a meadow