Castle Rocks & Red Rocks Tower
Castle Rocks and Red Rocks Tower are dramatic sandstone formations and craggy peaks in southeastern Idaho. The area is a compact mosaic of climbing routes, hiking trails, and __desert-like plateaus**, with popular access for trad and sport routes, and quiet canyon walks.
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Geography
| Address | Castle Rocks State Park, ID 83234, USACastle Rock Rd |
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| Continent | North America |
| Region | Pacific Northwest |
| Subregion | Rocky Mountains / Intermountain West |
| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Bannock County |
| District | Castle Rocks State Park |
| City | Downey |
| Postal Code | 83234 |
| Timezone | AmericaBoise |
| Latitude | 43.388 |
| Longitude | -112.001 |
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7:13 PM LOCAL TIMECastle Rocks State Park and Red Rocks Tower sit atop the high Idaho plateaus south of Pocatello, offering a compact but visually striking mix of granite and sandstone landforms. Castle Rocks is known for its secluded climbing crags—a mix of trad, sport, and multi-pitch routes—plus relatively short hikes that thread past fallen boulders and over-toilet stucco rimrock. Red Rocks Tower is a more exposed sandstone spire and alpine-plateau to the south, reached via longer approaches; it offers panoramic views and a handful of narrow ledges and scramble routes. The park’s terrain transitions from high desert flats to steep canyon walls, and is best visited in spring and fall when temperatures are moderate; summers can be hot and winters cold and active. Expect a dry climate, few developed amenities, and trailfinding that rewards a map and compass. Nearby facilities are limited—plan to arrive prepared for car-based day trips from adjacent state land and smaller trailheads.
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