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Hornbrook
Skip unless you need a cheap bed near the Oregon border or a quiet base for fishing and shooting: half a day covers the town.
Hornbrook is a tiny I-5 town 5 km south of the Oregon line, with 250 residents, a pizza place and a sportsman's ranch. Most travellers pass through without stopping. It works as a one-night stopover between Redding and Medford or as a base for fishing the Klamath River and shooting at R-Ranch.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Dec–Feb (cold, some businesses close)
- Airports
- MFR · RDD
- Nights
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Hornbrook911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Siskiyou County Sheriff (non-emergency)530-842-8300
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Hornbrook, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyVery low crime.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 530-842-8300 Siskiyou County Sheriff (non-emergency)
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMFR Rogue Valley International–Medford (About 45 min north via I-5; rental car needed.).
- Getting aroundYou need a car.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at McLean's Cafecheck$2–4
- Budget bedRV site with hookups, a night, per roomUS$35
- Mid-range bedMotel double room, a night, per roomUS$100
- High-end bedMotel double room, a night, per roomUS$150
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$120 · High US$200
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MFR Rogue Valley International–Medford (About 45 min north via I-5; rental car needed.) · RDD Redding Regional (About 1 h 15 min south via I-5; rental car needed.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Mar
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Apr
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Dec
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jul (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Hornbrook: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
12 rd
Feb
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
10 rd
Mar
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
11 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
7 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
2 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
6 rd
Nov
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
10 rd
Dec
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
You need a car. I-5 runs north–south; Hornbrook Road connects the freeway to the town centre. No public transport.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 20 min
I-5 south, about 15 min
County seat with a historic downtown and the Siskiyou County Museum.
Ashland, Oregon
goDoor to door: 35 min
I-5 north, about 30 min
Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Lithia Park and good dining.
Door to door: 50 min
I-5 south, about 45 min
Hiking, skiing and the headwaters of the Sacramento River.
Klamath River (fishing access)
goDoor to door: 25 min
Hornbrook Road west to Klamath River Highway, about 20 min
Steelhead and salmon fishing; check season and licence rules.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hornbrook proper
A few motels and cabins along I-5; quiet, no nightlife.
R-Ranch
Cabins, bunkhouse and RV sites on a 1,200-acre property with fishing ponds and stables.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $60–90 excl. bed
- Mid
- $90–150 excl. bed
- High
- $150+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Motel double room1 × 1 night × US$100 | US$100 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$120 | US$240 |
| R-Ranch trap shooting (per round)2 × US$25 · check | US$50 |
| Horseback riding (per hour)2 × US$50 · check | US$100 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$49 |
| Trip total≈ US$270 per person per day, bed included | US$539 |
2026 estimate in USD; flights and rental car excluded.
Prices of common things
| Pizza (large, Cottonwood Creek) | $18–28 |
| Coffee at McLean's Cafecheck | $2–4 |
| Gas (per gallon)2026 estimate | $4.50–5.50 |
| Motel double room per night | $70–150 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Last fuel stop before Oregon: fill up here if you need cheaper California gas.
- R-Ranch requires a reservation for most activities; call ahead.
- Cole ghost town is a 14-km dirt-road drive; a standard car can manage in dry weather.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Siskiyou County Sheriff (non-emergency)
- 530-842-8300
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Siskiyou County Sheriff (non-emergency)530-842-8300
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- I-5 north to Ashland: about 30 min, no toll
- I-5 south to Yreka: about 15 min, no toll
No public transport in Hornbrook; a car is essential.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Hornbrook. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct · avoid Dec–Feb (cold, some businesses close) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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