Cave Springs Resort

Ok, I wouldn’t call this a resort
But it is a quirky place that we now love
The cabins are not beautiful but they feel good somehow rustic and authentic
A short walk from some of the best waterfalls ever and a great restaurant is in walking distance Yaks
I loved sitting on the porch listening to the rain and the hot tub was fun.
The best though was hearing the rush of the river all night long

Loved this little motel, very kind friendly owners and great rates
We chose a motel room but there was also cabins and houses as well (cabins looked a bit too rustic)
Our room was cosy and clean with nice large comfy bed, the bathroom was a little basic but clean
The view of the river at the back of the place is lovely as are the gardens and grounds
The pool us under some trees and looked a bit dirty, the jacuzzi is covered and had we had longer we would of used it
Overall a great little place that we would recommend if you need a place to stay in dunsmuir

Cave Springs is an absolute gem– plain and simple. There’s something sweet about the simple life of Siskiyou County and Louie and his gang hit the nail on the head every time. My family’s been staying with Louie for over thirty years for this very reason!
The location is beyond perfect. You’re near basic necccesities-​a small grocery store, a hardware store, family-​friendly parks… but most of all, the mighty Upper Sacramento River. Cave Springs is minutes from the swimming/​fishing holes of every river rat’s dreams. Not to mention Castle Lake, Lake Siskiyou and the endless pull of Mt Shasta. Don’t underestimate this small resort or this tiny town-it’s where you want to be!

Wonderful place to stay!!! Nice people too. We just happened to run into this place. We are glad we did. Comfy beds after driving all day.

This place is the best. The people here are super nice. Give you tons of info about the area. The small cabins are perfect. Just don’t expect much out of them. But they are perfect for what they are. You can walk to tons of fishing, the gardens, waterfalls. It’s great.

It’s a great cozy place to stay in while you enjoy your trip to Mt. Shasta. The service is great because its family run. The motel is nice as well. Good quality for the price.

Where to begin?! We checked in with Patty who was just as sweet as could be and recommended cabin #17 for us on a beautiful evening in early November. The cabins were built back in the 1920s and have stayed in the family ever since. We felt at home with a smoker outside our front porch, a cozy stove for warmth inside, hot shower, comfy quilted bed and a full kitchen complete with pots, pans and a fridge out back. Did I mention the gorgeous view of the river out back? Patty gave us each an extra towel for enjoying the hot tub, which we did. Though it has a distinctly rustic feel, Cave Springs Resort offers a lot of amenities as well as beautiful scenery at a super reasonable price. I only wish I had stayed a few more nights!

Great place! Clean, comfortable, welcoming, and reasonably priced. I would definitely stay there again.

Greatest place to stay with a variety of options. They allowed our dog. It was very clean. People are really nice here. The cabins by the river let you see a really nice view– but we stayed in the hotel part. We decided to go more modern. They are very reasonably priced. Loved it.

Loved the rustic cabins and the charming grounds. Great location on the river, and in the quaint mountain town of Dunsmuir.

I’m really surprised by the great reviews this place got. The best thing I can say about this place is that the owner so-​kindly refunded my last night there since I decided to end my vacation a day early because I just couldn’t take it anymore.
We were on the last leg of the first vacation I’ve had in two years and was super excited to come and enjoy Cave Springs. I’m not a picky person and was excited to stay in some «rustic» little cabins along the river. Well… that’s not at all what we got. What we got was a tilted cabin that was falling apart.
Here’s the check list:
There was no way to lock up our cabin when we wanted to head into town because you couldn’t close the warped back door.
The bed was so squeaky and lumpy that the springs actually left bruises on me. Seriously. Bruises. I don’t think the mattress had ever been flipped so we slept upside down just to be able to get a few hours in.
They boast that they have tons of activities on their 5 acres spread. I’m not sure if they know how big 5 acres is but it’s not their property. The only «activity» I saw was a basketball hoop with no net. There was a giant pit but no horseshoes or bocce balls or anything else you might have been able to play there. The pool was clean enough but the levels of chlorine wafting from the Jacuzzi made me stay away.
You have to ask the front desk for their WiFi password. Which is their phone number. And it would have been nice to stream some Netflix to try and make time go by faster but there aren’t any modern (3 prong) outlets to charge my laptop.
There was mold growing on the ceiling from the cracks that are there too.
Interstate 5 Freeway is steps from your front door. It’s actually closer than the Sacramento river behind everything.
Dunsmuir is a train town and reminds you of this several times a night when trains come barreling through the mountain with horns (there’s no crossings) and all.
I will say that the owners were very nice. If you’re passing through and looking for something super cheap to get a few winks at, this is your place. For everyone else, move along.

It’s hard to write this reveiw, because everyone was so friendly. We stayed in cabin 10, which from the little backyard had a view of the river, which was nice. The cabins just look and feel like they need some TLC. They are a bit rundown, which I guess could translate to rustic for some people. We paid $ 89/​night… which just seemed like too much for what we got.

We wandered into Cave Springs after a long day of unsuccessfully getting picked up by drivers by, getting dirty looks from townsfolk and horrific service from the two other accommodation venders in the tidy little town of Dunsmuir. We had almost given up hope, until we were greeted by the gorgeous and super friendly receptionist who soothed our despondency and showed us to a fabulous little wild Wild West style cabin right on the majestic Sacramento River. Reasonably priced, beautifully clean, high speed wifi, solid gas top cooking facilities, stellar shower water pressure considering it was a cabin, and overall an aesthetically pleasing and well maintained place to stay.

We stayed in one of the hotel rooms. It was clean, rustic. Not a bad room. The mini fridge was LOUD. buzzed loudly all night. Our room was near the ice machine. Yep. Very loud thunking from ice. The walls are very thin. Can hear people next door and anyone walking along the front of the rooms. The traffic noise from the (very close) highway, was super loud. And, of course, there was the train. Our biggest complaint was the noise. Otherwise, the staff was very nice. It’s overpriced for the quality. Certainly not peaceful or relaxing.

We happened to see the lights and soaring trees as we were driving past at night. We had planned to continue on to Redding, but decided to double back and give it a shot. This place is great! The setting was even more beautiful by morning light, which revealed the roaring river below and a breathtaking view of Mt. Shasta beyond the pines at a lookout point. Our room in the motel section was large, clean and full of character, with a soaring gabled ceiling and wood-​paneled wall. Amenities included a big-​screen TV, microwave, fridge, coffeepot, tub/​shower combo and a very comfy bed (something you don’t find in many motel rooms these days). Cave Springs has some great history, too. It was one of the first «auto courts» along old Highway 99, before I-​5 came through, and the original cabins are still available just above the river. There’s an enclosed hot tub, horseshoe pit, swing set an old-​fashioned slide. Best of all, it’s in the midst of a stand of big trees that makes it feel like a camping trip without «roughing it.» Owner Louie Dewey is on site and personally involved in the operation. He was happy to provide tips on places of interest to see in the area. Staff member Sylvia checked us in with a smile and helpful welcome. Reasonable price, too. Five stars all the way!

We stayed in the cabin #11 for 1 night after an all day hike. When we got to the cabins there were lots of bugs on the ceiling, curtain, bed. If it wasn’t at midnight we would of left and looked for something else to stay at.
The shower wall is pealing. We couldn’t close doors in the cabin, the bed sheets had dark red stain on it. The cabin is stinky inside and creepy. You pull down a piece of rope to turn on the light. Not updated to health standards. It was a experience. I mentioned the things to the owner in person when I checked out and I also sent him a Facebook message. He obviously don’t care about guests experiences but take the money. This place doesn’t worth the money. The shower was disgusting in every way. See picture I uploaded. It is too pricy what you get.

A great find on our drive home from. California. This is one of the best motels we have come across. Clean pool and hot tub, beautiful grounds, play equipment for kids and situated on the river. Total throwback to the 70s, it was great!

My girlfriend and I stayed in a rustic cabin for a week. It was a once in a lifetime experience. The smallest accommodations I’ve ever known other than a camper, but fun. The front desk is friendly and helpful, The weekly rate was decent, and the walk to the cave was enchanting. I recently moved I the area and this was our home while we found a house. If I leave Dunsmuir, I know I’ll come back and stay here again.

i’ve been a big fan of Cave Springs for over a decade. The motel accommodations are basic but the place is clean, inexpensive, walking distance to fishing and has decent cable.
On the downside, all the deli’s and restaurants within walking distance have closed down, so meals require a short trip into town.
The rooms come with a small fridge, so sandwiches and cold cuts are always an option.

I really can’t think of many places I’d rather spend vacation time at.
Not sure what the folks complaining were expecting. It’s cabins, in the woods, by a river. For cheap!
The cabins were built in the 20’s, and still have their original stuff. Super cute and kitschy while still being perfectly functional. The kitchens all have a random but workable assortment of dishes, pots/​pans, utensils, which makes the trip even more economical and affords more time to catch trout or do whatever you want.
There’s a cute little grocery in town that always has everything we need and a consistent surprisingly good-​looking and tasty produce section.
We stayed once in the winter when the cabins weren’t available due to their antique plumbing, so we got one of the mobile homes. It was really nice! Seemed pretty plush next to the cabins as it was more modern. Clean and warm.
Nice big green lawn area for kids or dogs or frisbee or whatever. My dog loves it here.
And yes, the people who run the place are great. They’ve helped us with a flat tire, stayed up late to wait for us to check in, and attended any issue we ever had.
I’ll keep coming back as long as this place exists :)