Castle Crags SP

State Park

Castle Crags State Park is open year round for Camping and Day use weather permitting.

During severe winter weather please call the Cascade Sector Office for weather related closure updates at 530-225-2065 during normal business hours.

The Riverside camping and day use parking area will close for the off season on Sunday September 30th.

The park offers swimming and fishing in the Sacramento River, hiking in the back country, and a view of Mount Shasta. There are 76 developed campsites and six environmental campsites.

The park features 28 miles of hiking trails, including a 2.7 mile access trail to Castle Crags Wilderness, part of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. The Pacific Crest Trail also passes through the park.

The park is named for 6,000-feet tall glacier-polished crags.

Location - Directions

The park is located six miles south of Dunsmuir on I-5.
Latitude/Longitude: 41.1852 / -122.3427

Seasons/Climate Recommended Clothing

Summer and spring are warm; fall and winter can be cool. Layered clothing is advised.

Get an up-to-the-minute weather report for Castle Crags State Park by going to:
http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=96017&wuSelect=WEATHER&MR=1

Online Reservations

Park Information

Hours of Operation:
None listed
Park Office Telephone:
(530) 235-2684
Available Online Reservation:
Upcoming Weekend: YES

Within 2 Weeks: YES
Updated: 5/14/2013 8:07 AM
Region
Shasta Cascade
County
Shasta
Max Camper Length:
27 Feet
Max Trailer Length
21 Feet