Castle Lake Campground offers a unique outdoor experience for those looking to immerse themselves in nature's beauty. Located along the picturesque Castle Lake Road in Dunsmuir, CA, this charming campground provides easy access to stunning natural attractions including Castle Lake and numerous hiking trails. Surrounded by towering pines and serene mountain landscapes, it's an ideal spot for campers seeking privacy and a connection with nature.
Campers have praised the campground's peaceful atmosphere and the abundance of outdoor activities. Many highlight the convenience of having a lake and hiking trails just steps away from their campsites. While there is no cell service at the campground, visitors appreciate the opportunity to disconnect and enjoy nature undisturbed.
Customer Feedback: Reviewers have described Castle Lake Campground as:
If you're looking for an authentic camping experience in Northern California, Castle Lake Campground offers a perfect blend of nature, adventure, and tranquility. Whether you're a solo camper or bringing your whole family, this charming destination is sure to leave you with lasting memories.
Public restroom
Restroom
Running water
Tent sites
Camping fee
Good for kids
On-site parking
Dogs allowed
Beautiful spot. Walking distance to a pristine lake in the mountains. Roads were fairly rough within the campground itself, but passable. No Verizon cell signal. Sites are big and surrounded by tall pines
A good place to camp in privacy. Enough space for two cars and two tents. There's a table and a fire place with lots of wood lying around. Best part is that this site is walking distance from Castle lake and a bunch of hiking trails. Remember this is not a reservation based site. First come, first serve. There's no fresh water available. But there is a stream passing by. There are a couple of washrooms on site but with no water and hardly any maintenance. Overall a very good camp site with a few amenities.
One of the best camping trips we have had, it was a bit cold, camp site was well maintained, a bit far but worth it
Enjoyed *trying* to hike in the snow around Castle Lake in May. Made it .75 miles in before the snow was [still] too much! Beautiful lake, creeks, and steams in the snow. Saw some researchers from Nevada getting water samples.
Beautiful for hiking, swimming and/or kayaking; trailhead to go up to Heart lake to enjoy amazing views.