McCloud Dance Country RV Park

For years we passed this park going to and from Reno.  Most of the time we were traveling in the van but we were always intrigued by this place.  In another life, we were square dancers and we knew that this park hosted many gatherings of such dancers.  We never went to one but it was fun to think about.

Yup, that’s us in our Do Si Do outfits!!

So this time we decided to stay here on our way to Reno and tonight we are here again on our way back from Reno.  Apparently the name is changing from Dance Country RV Park to McCloud RV Resort but whatever name you call it by, it’s a great park.  You know how most websites put up pictures that make their place look wonderful but when you arrive, you wonder where the pictures were taken?  I can honestly say that this is one park where the website pictures don’t do it justice.

Located just 9 miles from the junction of I-5 and Hwy. 89, this park is well worth the drive off the freeway.  The sites are large and the ones we stayed in were completely level.  Of course not all spots are concrete, some you park on gravel and some directly on the grass.


There are a couple of ponds and a little creek runs right through the park.  The dogs love to get a drink of the fresh cold water and maybe get their toes damp, but they are definitely not water dogs.  Rusty would have been lying smack dab in the middle of that water.


There are lots of open grassy areas and a large covered pavilion for group gatherings.


No long ribbons of concrete here with RVs lined up in neat little rows.  There are different areas on either side of the creek and you can choose shaded or open, gravel, paved, or grassy.  You can choose to be on the water or near the bathhouse.  There are even horseshoe pits – especially for Joe and Betty!!





A river runs at the back of the property and it is from here that the little creek flows.


Yes, this park is a little on the spendy side at $39 for a 30 amp FHU site but you get what you pay for.  Good to indulge once in a while!  And how much is this view worth? (That’s our rig on the right)

Yes, that is the grand lady herself in the background, Mt. Shasta.  Had a little cloud cover today so not a very good picture but it was still beautiful.

So aside from the loose dogs that I griped about before, I would definitely recommend this place.  The dogs were not a problem this time and one came over to greet our pups.  I let Jewel off leash and she did fine.  Don’t quite trust Ollie enough to remove the leash and he wasn’t quite “friendly” but he did okay.

When we pulled in here the pups got so excited.  Ollie LOVES to roll in the grass and we haven’t had much of that lately.  They were so happy to get out and visit the creek and get a drink and then Ollie got in lots of grass rolls.



 
Remember, this park is right on Hwy. 89 so there will be some highway noise.  It didn’t bother us and it was quiet at night.  It’s worth it in my opinion to be so conveniently located so the noise was not an issue for us.

We also visited the small town of McCloud.  McCloud was a mill town in its heyday and the railroad ran through here to haul logs.  We didn’t have time to do much more than drive through but would love to spend some time exploring the museums and such.  Be aware there is not much in McCloud.  There is a gas station and mini-mart across the street from the park and a grocery store across the highway.  We saw one little café in town but don’t know if it was even open.  Very small town, but then it is only 9 miles from Mt. Shasta City where you can eat at the Black Bear Diner and enjoy this view.




Here are some pictures taken from “downtown” McCloud.






Call me crazy, but I saw this guy running around town and I immediately thought …”I didn’t know John Hedges was in town.”