Interstate 5 divides the city and makes traveling to other locations easy. Located in Siskiyou County, Dunsmuir is approximately one hour from the Oregon border. Dunsmuir is a favorite fly fishing retreat and is less than thirty minutes away from Mt. Shasta Ski Park. Golf, hiking on the Pacific Crest Trail, and mountain lake fishing and boating are minutes away. The Dunsmuir Elementary School site, located on a secluded hillside, is nestled in evergreen trees.
Art is offered at all grade levels.
Playground facilities for upper grades are separate from primary students. Dunsmuir Elementary School has the only marching band in Siskiyou County. Members participate in parades in northern California and southern Oregon each spring. Summit Academy, the district's community day school, began December 1, 1997. The school is located at the bottom of the hill near the entrance of Dunsmuir Elementary School.