Castle Crags, Granite rock formation in Shasta County, US
Castle Crags rises from 2,000 feet at the Sacramento River base to 6,500 feet at the summit, featuring sharp granite spires along Interstate 5.
The 1855 Battle of Castle Crags occurred during the California Gold Rush, marking a conflict between miners and Native American populations in the region.
The granite formations hold sacred significance for several Indigenous groups, including the Okwanuchu Shasta, Wintu, Achumawi, and Modoc peoples of Northern California.
The state park maintains 76 developed campsites with water and shower facilities, plus numerous hiking trails leading to panoramic viewpoints of Mount Shasta.
Castle Rock Mineral Spring, enclosed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, produces naturally carbonated water with distinct mineral properties.
Location: Shasta County
Inception: 1889
GPS coordinates: 41.17560,-122.33900
Latest update: May 15, 2025 23:48
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