Lower Falls
Siskiyou County, California
Your visit at a glance
- Waterfall height
- Not recorded
- Location
- Siskiyou County, California
- Access status
- Researched route and starting area
- The walk
- Viewpoint distance unknown.
- Ground & access
- USFS describes the picnic area as ADA accessible.
The picnic area overlooks Lower Falls on the McCloud River.
Plan your visit
Lower Falls Picnic Area overlook
Viewpoint distance unknown.
USFS describes the picnic area as ADA accessible.
Where to start
Lower Falls Picnic Area: from SR 89 follow Fowlers Campground/Lower Falls signs about 1 mile, then right at the fork. Larger vehicles accommodated.
Timing & water
Day use, sunrise to sunset; page marked open when checked October 27, 2026.
Before you go
No site fee. Reservation requirement not stated.
Visitor informationVisit sources
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Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.
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