It is a long and hard hike to the top but it is worth taking the day to do it. You feel like you are on top of the world. You have amazing views and it a feeling of accomplishment like no other! More

A short drive off I-5 will take you to this State Park. Very scenic with good hiking. More

Camping here can be hot in the summer. If you like rocks, this is the place More

My husband took me here on our way down to Calif. as an anniversary surprise picnic. You do have to pay to get into the park. Then you drive up a bit, park, and it's an easy 1/2 mi walk to the observation area. There are picnic tables and beautiful scenery. So worth it. Of course the champagne, strawberries and... More

I've lived in Siskiyou Co my whole life and any time I travel south I look forward to coming home because I know for me its not Mt Shasta I'm looking for its the Craigs it always makes me smile. We climed all the way to the base of the Dome and let me tell ya it was a hike... More

We went to this Park because we have always driven past it on past vacations and decided to check it out. We went to Vista Point in the park and had wonderful views of the Castle Crags and Mount Shasta on the picnic table. Then we took a nice hike near vista point which is 2 mile round trip and... More

As of writing this review, Castle Crags State Park will officially close their gates in July 2012 due to the short-sighted budget cuts made by the California Legislature. The only way people will be legally able to see the crags is from I-5, or, from the Pacific Crest Trail, which runs through the middle of the park. With that said,... More

We were super-excited to be staying at the Castle Crags State Park over Labor Day Weekend 2009, and when we arrived around 6pm, we found the park pretty empty. We chose our spot (near the bathrooms) and began setting up camp. Yes, there are bear lockers, but no, you cannot padlock them. So, your food is safe from the bears,... More