Castle Crags State Park

Castle Crags State Park is a 3,728-acre park in Shasta County, about 6 miles southwest of Dunsmuir.

Visitors come for fishing, wildlife watching, geocaching, picnicking, and hiking. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites and showers.

Castle Crags State Park offers a variety of camping, picnicking, hiking, and fishing opportunities. The park has 76 developed campsites that are each equipped with a picnic table, food locker, and a fire ring. Flush toilets, showers, and drinking water are available near each campsite. Picnic sites are located along the Sacramento River and at the awe-inspiring Vista Point. The Sacramento River flows through the park and has several access points that allow for fishing and hiking. Facilities at Riverside include camping and picnicking sites as well the famed pedestrian suspension bridge that crosses the Sacramento River. Overnight facilities: En route Campsites, Tent Camping, Hike-and-Bike Campsites, Remote Camping

Overview Castle Crags State Park is named for the 6,000-feet tall glacier-polished projecting rocks to which game hikers may climb for a great view of the area including Mount Shasta. Visitors should be aware of how high altitude may affect them. The park is 6 miles south of Dunsmuir on I-5. Phone (530) 235-2684 or (530) 225-2065 for more information. Camping Campsite #13 is designated accessible. Nearby restroom/shower building is usable. Some visitors with disabilities may encounter barriers. Trails The Vista Point Trail is an ‘out-and-back’ accessible trail that is 0.25 miles each way leading to overlook with views of three distinct volcanic features: Castle Crags, Mount Shasta, and Gray Rocks. The overlook has accessible picnic tables, bench, interpretive panel, and viewing scope. The surface is compacted soil. The trail is generally flat at less than 5% slopes with intermittent sections between 5% to 8% and one section at 15 feet at 10%. Accessible parking and an accessible vault restroom are located at the large parking area at the end of Vista Point Road. The Root Creek Trail is an ‘out-and-back’ accessible trail that is 1.0 mile each way through coniferous forest with periodic benches and interpretive panels. The trail includes a short boardwalk over an upland natural spring area and shares a short section with the Pacific Crest Trail. The surface is compacted soil. The trail is generally flat at less than 5% slopes with intermittent sections between 5% to 8%. Accessible parking is located at the trailhead. An accessible vault restroom and additional accessible parking is located at the large parking area at the end of Vista Point Road. Trail Name Running Slope Cross Slope Trail Width Trail Surface Vista Point Trail 4% Average 4.5 FT Average Soil 10% Maximum 5% Maximum 4 FT Minimum Root Creek Trail 2% Average 2.6% Average 4 FT Average Aggregate, Soil, & Wood 8% Maximum 5% Maximum 3 FT Minimum