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2010 Reservation Period: CA Department of Parks and Recreation is reviewing the 2010 Reservation Period. For more information please see the DPR website: 2010 Reservation Period

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CASTLE CRAGS SP, CA

Status: Open year round.   Season Dates

Description

Season for Peak Fees: 05/15 to 09/15

The park is named for 6,000-feet glacier-polished crags. It offers swimming and fishing in the Sacramento River, hiking in the backcountry, and a view of Mount Shasta. 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. There are 76 developed campsites and six environmental campsites.

Park Kiosk Hours:

  • Hi Season: 8am-10pm
  • Lo Season: 8am-4pm

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • ADA Access
  • Comfort Station
  • Convenience Store
  • Disabled Access Site
  • Fishing
  • Hiking Trails
  • Interpretive Programs
  • Iron Ranger
  • Nature Trails
  • Parking
  • Picnic Area
  • Picnic Tables
  • Ranger Station
  • Restrooms
  • Showers
  • Visitors Center

Alerts and Important Information

Discount Pass must be presented at the time of check in.

BEARS are common! BEAR resistant food storage facilities are available and MUST BE USED!

Fees include entry for 1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle or trailer, additional vehicles will be charged per night at the park. There is limited space for additional extra vehicles.

  • 1st come / 1st served when not on reservations.
  • 2009 Reservations 05/15/09 through 09/15/09.

Getting There:

Castle Crags SP
P.O. BOX 80
Castella CA 96017-0080

The park is located six miles south of Dunsmuir on I-5.
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Phone Park for More Information:

Project Office: (530)235-2684