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Castleton Tower

9 Reviews

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A tent-only campsite near Utah's Castleton Tower.

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Location

Castleton Tower is located in Utah

Coordinates

38.657269790000015 N
109.376837 W

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Access

Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.
Hike-In
Backcountry sites.

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Site Types

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Picnic Table
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Fires

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.

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Anwyn P.

Guide

Reviewed Apr. 21, 2023

Couldn't really find the blm road to get to the actual camp

A lot of signs saying no camping, not sure where the actual blm camping area is, we just found a little spot behind some trees but could still see castle town. Still super beautiful but not sure if camping is allowed :/

Month of VisitMay

John R.

Guide

Reviewed Oct. 24, 2022

No camping signs - be sneaky

No camping signs. Great spots though. People off-road around the spots day and night. So go far back and behind a big bush. The trail is rugged. Respect nature and stay on the trail if you can. I cowboy camped. It was fine. I don’t remember having it needing cell reception.

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Month of VisitNovember

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Scout

Reviewed Apr. 5, 2022

Awesome sight, but no campfire allowed

Great views and good location, but signs were posted as of 4/5/22, no campfires allowed.

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Month of VisitMay

maura

Guide

Reviewed May. 3, 2021

Beautiful views

Great views of castle valley& castleton tower. The hike up to the tower is an added bonus. Not great for big groups or campers- parking lot is pretty small and fills up quickly. Lots of campsites that you can hike to though.

Month of VisitMay

Austin G.

Traveler

Reviewed Mar. 12, 2020

Excellent remote site

We found this site by accident, and were so happy with the results! The view is amazing, and the site was clean and dispersed. We will be back for sure.

Month of VisitOctober

Alan B.

Legend

Reviewed Oct. 31, 2018

Surrounded by beauty

Amazing views everywhere you look with the most famous desert tower in the world looming off to the east! Just to the north of the famous Castleton Tower is the Rectory and the Priest which also have amazing climbs (trad).

Best time to visit is definitely fall or spring as summer can be blistering hot and winter brings snow despite what you might think! There are not many campsites and most are usually taken up by climbers waiting on a weather window to send it up the classic Kor-Ingalls or Fine Jade. There is a roofless pit toilet and no water available but there are a few elevated tent pads. Even if youre not a climber there are nearby trails that lead atop of Adobe Mesa to the south that gives wonderful views of Castle Valley, which is an amazing geologic phenomena 500 Ma in the making! The trail to Castleton Tower is also fairly easy and is ~3 miles and 1500' in elevation.

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GoWhereYouAreDraw N.

Legend

Reviewed Jul. 11, 2018

Great Views of the Tower

Castleton Tower is a great place to pitch a tent! It's a free campground so it can become crowded with climbers on weekends or during busy season. I've stayed at this campground April, May, and October. Highly recommend during May -- the spring is so beautiful here! Great trail system and great views in every direction.

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Month of VisitMay

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Daniel S.

Legend

Reviewed Oct. 13, 2017

Loved it met a whole bunch of amazing people.

Wound up at this place by accident Its primarily a campground for people who are climbing castleton tower but it was great for spending a night. Primitive camping but plenty of space for parking. No amenities but absolutely beautiful. Hiking was wonderful. The canyon/waterway leading to the tower is a really excellent hike.

Month of VisitOctober

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Billy B.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 30, 2016

Quiet campground off the beaten road

This is a great place to camp! It felt very remote even though it's right alongside the road. This facility doesn't have access to water or public restrooms so plan accordingly. It does however offer amazing views of Castleton rock. The start of the trail head is located right in the parking. There is only a couple areas that have leveled tent spots but there is plenty of other areas to set up a tent. This is a tent only location, no RVs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are fires allowed at Castleton Tower?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Castleton Tower, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Castleton Tower have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Castleton Tower does not have wifi.