Castle Crags State Park

Telephone:
530-235-2684 / 530-225-2065

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 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 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.