Mount Shasta Castle Lake

Castle Lake

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(98) · Lake in Mount Shasta, United States
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Castle Lake is a glacial lake located in the Trinity Mountains, in Siskiyou County of northern California. It is west of Mount Shasta City and Mount …

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Jul 24, 2023
Castle Lake was a really great stop along the way! We were able to take some time and get into the water which was so refreshing. The lake is one of the most extensively studied by local scientists a… Full review by douglaswomelsdorf
Jul 13, 2022
I photographed a couple here and I only have good things to say about this location. We hiked early – starting at 5:00 AM when there were only a couple of other hikers at the trailhead. Our goal was … Full review by annaclaireb
Jun 15, 2022
We enjoyed the drive from Mt Shasta City to this beautiful mountain lake. The shoreline is perfect for picnicing and a small boat launch is available for small water craft. Trails leading into the … Full review by Robert S
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A popular camping site, Castle Lake is located in the midst of the majestic Trinity Mountains. Encompassed by Shasta-Trinity National Fore…
cityseeker.com
Castle Lake is a glacial lake (cirque lake or tarn) located in northern California along the eastern edge of the Klamath Mountains, in Siskiyou C…
touristlink.com

Facts

Located:Trinity Mountains
Surface area:47 acres (19 ha)
Depth:110 ft (34 m)
Surface elevation:5,440 ft (1,660 m)
Type:cirque lake

Questions & answers

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Is Castle Lake kayak-able this early in the year?
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Not this year. It was still covered in snow and ice a couple of weeks ago. The ice is just starting to break up. In warmer years you would be able to but not this year.
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Answer by Peter R · Apr 18, 2019
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Re: Crystal Lake in Shasta, CA.? I have not been there for 30 yrs. are there still a few spots to camp around the lake? Thanks
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Yes. There appears to be, but to be honest, I wasn't looking for them.
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Can a sedan make it to Castle Lake, or do I need a 4 wheel drive? Planning to go late August.
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paved road, easy drive, all the way to the lake
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Hi, I wanted to know if the road to Castle Lake is already open and is it drivable up to the lake. Some info on traveling …
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Hi, I wanted to know if the road to Castle Lake is already open and is it drivable up to the lake. Some info on traveling with a dog would be wonderful. Are dogs allowed there? Thanks Ritwik
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Dogs are allowed-Leash Law is enforced
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