Castle Lake is in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, a 10-mile drive southwest of the town of Mount Shasta along Interstate 5. Castle Lake is a pristine, glacial cirque lake that attracts many visitors. In the winter it is a popular destination for ice fishing. When summer arrives, visitors enjoy swimming, fishing, and kayaking. Be aware and respectful of private property by the lake.
Castle Lake Campground has only 6 primitive campsites which are ⅓ mile from the lake. Castle Lake Creek gurgles past the campground, and mature trees provide plenty of shade. Campsites are well separated. There is no drinking water at the campground and garbage must be packed out. No fee is charged for camping at Castle Lake. The campground has a 3-night limit. Farther back along the entry road are sites that are available for dispersed camping.
Castle Lake Campground is only 7 miles from stunningly beautiful Lake Siskiyou.
| Castle Lake Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Castle Lake Campground Location: | Castle Lake Rd. off Ney Springs Rd. and West A Barr Rd. out of Mount Shasta |
| Elevation: | 5,270 feet |
| Mileage from gateway city: | Redding - 72 miles |
| Number of Sites: | 6 |
| Camping Season: | May through October |
| Max. People per Site: | 6 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2 |
| Pets: | on leash, always attended |
| Operated by | Shasta-Trinity National Forest |
| Mt. Shasta Ranger Station: | (530) 926-4511 |
| Reservations | |
|---|---|
| No Reservations | All the campsites at Castle Lake Campground are first-come, first-served. |
| Maximum RV/trailer Length: | 10 feet |
| Wheelchair Accessible Sites: | None designated |
| Fees: | None |
| Check-in, check-out: | any time, check-out Noon |
| Castle Lake Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring with grill; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Vault toilets, no potable water |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump station: | No |
| Attractions near Castle Lake Campground: | Enjoy Castle Lake for non-motorized boating, fishing, and swimming. Set out on local hiking trails. Visit Siskiyou Lake and Mount Shasta.
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Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on snow conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths.
In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood locally.
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.
Castle Lake Campground
Visitors to the greater Mount Shasta area find an abundance of scenic attractions and interesting destinations.
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