Castle Crags State Park
Castle Crags State Park is a state park in Shasta County, California, 6 miles from Dunsmuir. Day use costs $8.00 per vehicle. Hours: Castle Crags is open for camping on a first-come-first-serve basis. Day-use hours are from 8 AM until sunset. Self-Regis.
Castle Crags State Park map
Castle Crags State Park boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
Common questions
- Castle Crags State Park has 2 developed campgrounds. Sites can be reserved in advance.
- Entry to Castle Crags State Park costs $8.00 per vehicle. Hours: Castle Crags is open for camping on a first-come-first-serve basis. Day-use hours are from 8 AM until sunset. Self-Regis.
- No, day use at Castle Crags State Park does not need a reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
- Castle Crags State Park is 6 miles from Dunsmuir. It is 14 miles from Mount Shasta.
- No, dogs are not allowed at Castle Crags State Park.
Before you go
Castle Crags State Park is 6 miles from Dunsmuir. It is 14 miles from Mount Shasta.
Day use needs no reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
Camping at Castle Crags State Park
Castle Crags State Park has 2 developed campgrounds. Sites can be reserved in advance.
Trails
- Crags Trail Leads to the base of Castle Dome for panoramic views
- Pacific Crest Trail National scenic trail crosses the park between Mexico and Canada
What to see
- Rock formation Castle Dome Granite spire and viewpoint at the end of the Crags Trail
- Rock formation Castle Crags Dramatic granite towers rising above the Sacramento River canyon
Fishing and water
Sacramento River fishing (right at the boundary): its fishing and stocking record on fishypedia.com.
Public lands next to Castle Crags State Park
- Wilderness areaCastle Crags State Park borders Castle Crags Wilderness.
- National forestCastle Crags State Park borders Shasta-Trinity National Forest.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
- https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=454 (accessed 2026-09-29)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_California_state_parks (accessed 2026-09-28)