Castle Crags

Shasta County, California · State Park

Castle Crags features dramatic granite spires and stunning views of the surrounding wilderness. It's a popular destination for hiking and rock climbing, set in a picturesque landscape with diverse flora and fauna.

Campgrounds

• Riverside Campground — August – October · 12 tent sites · 38 ft · reserve
• Castle Crags Campground — May – September · 63 tent sites · 41 ft · reserve

Top trails

• Bob's Hat Trail to Crags Trail — 7.2 mi
• Root Creek Trail — 3.2 mi out & back
• River Trail — 1.6 mi one way
• Vista Point Trail — 1.5 mi one way
• Crags Trail — 2.7 mi one way

Visiting

Fees — Vehicle Day Use: $8.

Parking: Day-use fee is collected via self-registration at an on-site kiosk on arrival; the specific fee amount is only published on the park's posted fee schedule. Accessible parking is available at the large lot at the end of Vista Point Road.. Dogs allowed on leash. Phone: (530) 235-2684.

Top spots

• Castle Dome — POI
• Vista Point — POI
• Gray Rocks — POI

Coordinates: 41.1482, -122.3214. Official website.

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