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18 Best and Fun Things To Do In Dunsmuir, California


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Located along the highway in Siskiyou County, California, Dunsmuir is a small city with a lot to offer its visitors. It is known for its natural beauty and a wide variety of outdoor activities, including fishing in the local rivers and climbing the nearby mountains. Dunsmuir is also home to many natural attractions, such as the Botanical Gardens and Tauhindauli Park.

There is so much to do in Dunsmuir! You can hike, camp, fish, kayak, or even go whitewater rafting. There are also lots of places to eat and get drinks.

Read our list below to discover the best and most fun things to do in Dunsmuir, California

The 18 Most Popular Things To Do In Dunsmuir, California

18. Castle Crags Wilderness

5.0 ★★★★★ (7 reviews)

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Location: Dunsmuir CA

Web Address:   https://fs.usda.gov/recarea/stnf/recarea/

17. Faery Falls Parking

4.0 ★★★★☆ (26 reviews)

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Location: Mt Shasta CA

16. Box Canyon Dam

4.5 ★★★★★ (63 reviews)

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Location: Shasta Trinity National Forest Trinity Mountains Mt Shasta CA

15. Faery Falls

4.6 ★★★★★ (67 reviews)

14. Castle Dome Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ (78 reviews)

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Location: Castella CA

Tel:  530 235 2684

13. Cable Beach Parking & Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ (83 reviews)

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Location: Mt Shasta CA

12. Wagon creek pedestrian bridge

4.8 ★★★★★ (90 reviews)

Location: Mt Shasta CA

11. Lake Siskiyou Trail Parking

4.7 ★★★★★ (103 reviews)

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Location: Unnamed Rd. Mt Shasta CA

Web Address:   https://mountshastatrailassociation.org/trails/west-of-mt-shasta/lake-siskiyou/

10. Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum

4.7 ★★★★★ (259 reviews)

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Location: 1 N Old Streetage Road Mt Shasta CA

Tel:  530 926 5508

Web Address:   http://mtshastamuseum.com/

9. Lake Siskiyou Beach

4.7 ★★★★★ (501 reviews)

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Web Address:   http://lakesiskiyouresort.com/

Our Top picks

8. Siskiyou Arts Museum

4.6 ★★★★★ (26 reviews)

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Location: 5824 Dunsmuir Ave Dunsmuir CA

Tel:  530 235 4711

Web Address:   http://siskiyouartsmuseum.org/

7. Tauhindauli Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (110 reviews)

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Location: 4223 Upper Soda Road Dunsmuir CA

Web Address:   http://tauhindaulipark.org/

6. Mossbrae Falls

4.6 ★★★★★ (148 reviews)

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5. Castle Lake

4.8 ★★★★★ (167 reviews)

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4. Lake Siskiyou

4.7 ★★★★★ (240 reviews)

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3. Dunsmuir Botanical Gardens

4.7 ★★★★★ (371 reviews)

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Location: 4841 Dunsmuir Ave Dunsmuir CA

Tel:  530 235 4740

Web Address:   http://dunsmuirbotanicalgardens.org/

2. Hedge Creek Falls

4.6 ★★★★★ (654 reviews)

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Location: 4131 Dunsmuir Ave Dunsmuir CA

1. Castle Crags State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (1,034 reviews)

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Location: 20022 Castle Creek Road Castella CA

Tel:  530 235 2684

Web Address:   http://parks.ca.gov/

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Dunsmuir, California! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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