Castle Rocks State Park

Castle Rocks State Park is a nature reserve near Cache Peak featuring distinctive granite rock formations and pinyon pine forests throughout its grounds. The terrain offers varied landscape with craggy outcrops and wooded areas suitable for hiking and rock climbing.

The land became an official protected area in 2003 when transferred from the National Park Service to Idaho's state parks department. This transition marked the start of managed conservation efforts for the site's natural features.

Native American pictographs are visible within the park grounds, showing that people have lived and moved through this landscape for thousands of years. These marks tell of a deep connection between communities and this place.

The park is open year-round and accessible from multiple trailheads for hikers and climbers of different skill levels. Bring water and sun protection when visiting, as the exposed terrain offers little shade in many areas.

The site hosts hundreds of rock climbing routes nestled within one of Idaho's largest pinyon pine forest stands. This combination of climbing opportunities and the uncommon forest type makes it a notable destination for both climbers and nature enthusiasts.

Location: Cassia County

Inception: 2004

Website: https://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/parks/castle-rocks

GPS coordinates: 42.13700,-113.67700

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:42