Contact Info
- Phone:
- 530-235-2684
- Phone 2:
- 530-225-2065
Basics
- Location:
- In the Trinity Mountains of north central California, about 20 miles north of Redding.
- Type:
- State Parks
Description
Castle Crags State 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 4,350-acre 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 the 6,000-feet tall glacier-polished crags.
Amenities
Amenities:
Campground
Modern Restrooms
Picnic Area(s)
Visitor Center
Modern Restrooms
Picnic Area(s)
Visitor Center
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
The park is located six miles south of Dunsmuir on I-5.
