Dunsmuir

Dunsmuir has always been tied to the railroad lines that still run through the city. Sitting near the top of a steep grade, the Central Pacific RR chose this location for a service facility and engine house for the helper engines that assisted in moving trains up and down the steep grade. A town grew near the facility, eventually becoming the city of Dunsmuir.

• Dunsmuir Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center

  phone: +1 530 235-2177
  address: 5915 Dunsmuir Ave.

By car

• From Redding, take I-5 N.
• From Yreka, take I-5 S.
• From McCloud, take CA-89 W, then I-5 S to Dunsmuir.

By train

• Amtrak - Coast Starlight

  address: 5750 Sacramento Ave.
  There is no ticket office in Dunsmuir. The Coast Starlight southbound stops at 12:35AM, northbound at 5:04AM.

By car

There is so much scenery to see here, driving is not recommended save for when you really need to.

By foot

Walking is probably the best option for if you are just doing a day stop.

By bicycle

If you plan on spending enough time here, this option will give you enough time to enjoy the trails and scenery, but not put you behind schedule.

• The Third Wheel

  phone: +1 530 235-2453
  address: 5824 Dunsmuir Ave.
  Third Wheel rents

By bus

The Siskiyou County STAGE bus has several stops in Dunsmuir, as well as travelling to other towns and cities in the county.

• Tauhindauli Park

• Dunsmuir ArtWalk

  phone: +1 530 235-0963
  Artists showcase their work in downtown Dunsmuir.

• Dunsmuir Botanical Gardens

  phone: +1 530 235-4740
  address: 4841 Dunsmuir Ave.
  Showcases the local native vegetation. Walking trails and fishing.

• FishingThe upper Sacaramento River runs past Dunsmuir offering excellent wild trout fishing opportunities.

• Mossbrae FallsA 2.4 miles roundtrip hike will take you to this 150' wide, 50' tall waterfall.

• Mossbrae Music Festival

  address: 4841 Dunsmuir Ave.

• Railroad DaysA three-day festival celebrating Dunsmuir's railroad heritage. Model Railroads, Parade, Lil Mr. & Mrs. Engineer Pageant, Kids' Fishing Derby, Diaper Derby, Softball Tournament, Food.

• Swimming HolesThe Sacaramento River in this area is full of slow moving areas that make ideal natural swimming holes. There are two right in town and several within 20 miles of the town.

• Train watching/RailfanningDunsmuir is an excellent location to see trains in action. Being located on the major north-south rail corridor in California, the town sees a lot of activity. There is also a yard and engine facility in town.

• Boxcar Gallery

  phone: +1 530 235-4050
  address: 5905 Sacramento Ave.
  Antiques, collectibles, art, and African artifacts.

• Dunsmuir Rod Company

  phone: +1 530 235-4058
  address: 5210 Florence Loop
  Custom bamboo fly rods, bamboo rod building workshops, and fly fishing merchandise.

• Ruddle Cottage Gallery

  phone: +1 530 235-2022
  address: 5815 Sacramento Ave.
  Recycling Queen of Dunsmuir:Owner/Artist: Jayne Bruck-Fryer, where everything is made by the artist. From donated and recycled materials, certified by the CIWMB for being 98% post consumer. Great Herb Garden and If you like mosaics, her Mosaic studio is beautiful, a fully packed gallery full of really invented copyrighted recycle gifts and art.No cameras and cells phones. If you catch Jayne when she's not too busy, she'll give you the tour and spend some time explaining what she does, her passion.. and involve you in the story of her life and art. One of the most enjoyable stops on the Interstate 5 , going to North Mt Shasta, or South to Redding.

• Ted Fay Fly Shop

  phone: +1 530 235-2969
  address: 5732 Dunsmuir Ave.
  Fly fishing supplies, fishing location advice.

• Window Box Nursery

  phone: +1 530 235-0063
  address: 5817 Sacramento Ave.
  Bonsai plants, exotic connifers and rare perennials. Also has an art gallery. Bonsai workshops are scheduled throughout the year. See website for dates.

• All Aboard Espresso

  phone: +1 530 235-4575
  address: 5345 Dunsmuir Ave.

• Brown Trout Café

  phone: +1 530 235-0754
  address: 5841 Sacramento Ave.

• Burger Barn

  phone: +1 530 235-2902
  address: 5942 Dunsmuir Ave
  Great Burgers, Fries and Shakes! Home of the famous "Barnbuster!" More than great burgers, offering Veggie Burgers, Chicken, Fish & Chips, Philly Cheesesteak, Onion Rings, Deli Sandwiches on freshly baked rolls, Soups, Corn Dogs, Chicken Nuggets and Great Old Fashioned Soft Serve Ice Cream. Friendly family owned restaurant, clean restrooms. A great all around eatery! Extended Summer Hours begin Mid-May–November!

• Cafe Maddalena

  phone: +1 530 235-2725
  address: 5801 Sacramento Ave.
  Mediterranean cuisine bistro featuring dishes from Spain, France, Italy, and North Africa. Reservations are suggested.

• Cornerstone Bakery & Cafe

  phone: +1 530 235-4677
  address: 5759 Dunsmuir Ave.

• Hitching Post

  phone: +1 530 235-4336
  address: 4917 Dunsmuir Ave.

• Micki's Better Burger

  phone: +1 530 235-4004
  address: 4905 Dunsmuir Ave.
  50s themed diner featuring tacos, salads, hamburgers, banana splits, frosties, espressos, grilled hot dogs, and at least 12 different flavors of milk shakes.

• Pizza Factory

  phone: +1 530 235-4849
  address: 5804 Dunsmuir Ave.

• Sengthong's Blue Sky Room

  phone: +1 235-1046
  address: 5841 Dunsmuir Ave.
  Vietnamese, Laotian & Thai Cuisine. Sengthong's also has an active music schedule ranging from county to blues to hip-hop. Thursdays are an 80s and 90s dance party starting at 9PM.

• Dunsmuir Brewery Works

  phone: +1 530 859-3763
  address: 5701 Dunsmuir Ave.
  Microbrewery

• Acorn Inn

  phone: +1 530 235-4805
  address: 4310 Dunsmuir Ave.

• Cave Springs-Motel-Resort

  phone: +1 530 235-2721
  address: 4727 Dunsmuir Ave.

• Cedar Lodge Motel

  phone: +1 530 235-4331, +1 530 235-4332
  address: 4201 Dunsmuir Ave.

• Dunsmuir Lodge

  phone: +1 530 235-2884
  address: 6604 Dunsmuir Ave.
  Extra charge for pets.

• Dunsmuir Spring Cottages

  phone: +1 530 235-1956, +1 530 235-4863
  address: 5705 Shasta Ave.
  Historic cottages in downtown Dunsmuir. No smoking, call for pet policy.

• Oak Tree Inn

  phone: +1 530 235-4100
  address: 4000 Siskiyou Ave.

• Railroad Park Resort

  phone: +1 530
  address: 100 Railroad Park Rd.
  This resort caters to railfans with its caboose motel. All of the motel rooms are in retired railroad cabooses. The resort also has an RV park with both tent sites and full hookup RV sites.

• Rustic RV & Trailer Park

  phone: +1 530 235-4330
  address: 30877 Crag View Dr.

• Traveler's Hotel

  phone: +1 530 235-4465
  address: 5815 Dunsmuir Ave.

Library

• Dunsmuir Branch Library

  phone: +1 530 235-2035
  address: 5714 Dunsmuir Ave.

Medical

• Siskiyou Medical Group

  phone: +1 530 235-2205
  address: 4309 Stagecoach Rd.
  24-hour medical clinic

Religion

• United Methodist Church

  phone: +1 530 235-2834