Castle Rock
Castle Rock was founded in 1888 by William and Eliza Huntington. William Huntington and his family had traveled the Oregon Trail in 1852 all the way up to Cowlitz Valley. William Huntington was a US Marshal, a member of the territorial and upper house legislation, and a Christian minister. Castle Rock today is the “Gateway to Mount St. Helens” cozily situated between the Cowlitz River and Mt. St. Helens with current population of 2,212. The community offers miles of walking, jogging, and biking trails, a blooming downtown, fishing, hiking, hunting, and camping opportunities. Castle Rock’s active transportation opportunities is a role model for promoting healthy lifestyles.
Boat & Fishing
AL HELENBERG MEMORIAL BOAT LAUNCH – is situated in the North County Recreation Sports Complex.
Includes: fishing, picnic area, restrooms, parking
BIG BEND– is located at the East side of the Cowlitz River. West of Dike Drive is an undeveloped area perfect for fishing access and trail seeking.
Includes: fishing access, trail
COLDWATER LAKE– Coldwater Lake located along State Route 504 giving visitors access to water, boating, trails, and fishing.
Includes: water access, boating, fishing access, restrooms, picnic areas
COOK FERRY– Situated along Cook Ferry Road just off Westside Highway, Cook Ferry provides visitors with pathways and an open area for barbecuing,playing, and picnics.
Includes: fishing, picnic area, parking, trails, restrooms, BBQ pits
HIGH BANKS– is located West of the Cowlitz River, South of PH 10. High Banks serves as a great dirt trail and fishing grounds.
Includes: fishing access, trail, picnic
Rest Stop
1-5 PARK-N-RIDE– is located off of I-5 onto exit 49. The Park-n-Ride resides by the Castle Rock Visitor Center.
Includes: bus stop, Castle Rock Visitor Center, parking
TOUTLE RIVER SAFETY REST AREA– is located north and south bound on I-5. The Toutle Rover Safety Rest Area provides travelers with a nicely maintained rest area, tables area, and a beautiful landscape.
Includes: restrooms, dog area, picnic tables, parking
Campgrounds
PARADISE COVE RESORT AND RV PARK– is located off I-5 onto exit 52. Paradise Coves is nestled at the gateway of Mount St. Helen’s Recreation Area
Includes: campsites, picnic, shower, restroom, hiking, hunting, swimming, fishing, boating (non-motorized only)
SEAQUEST STATE PARK– is located on 3030 Spirit Lake Highway across from Mt. St. Helen’s Visitor Center. Seaquest State Park is a day use and camping facility that offers a variety of activities.
Includes: campsites, restroom, shower, trails, hiking, bird watching, playground, volleyball field, horseshoe pits, Mount St. Helen’s Visitor Center, amphitheater, yurt rentals
TOUTLE RIVER RV RESORT– is located on 150 Happy Trails Road. Toutle RV Resort offers a variety of activities for everyone!
Includes: campsites, playground, trail, disc golf. pool, sauna, sport platforms, picnic, shower, restroom
Senior Center
CASTLE ROCK SENIOR CENTER– The Castle Rock Senior Center is a non-profit organization located on 22nd Avenue Southwest. The Senior Center provides leisure and social entertainment venue for seniors.
Includes: multi-purpose room
Eat Smart
CASTLE ROCK COMMUNITY GARDENS– is located in North County providing fresh vegetables to local food banks, assisted living facilities, local families, and the Castle Rock Senior Center. The Castle Rock community gardens is sponsored by Castle Rock School District and the CARE coalition.
Includes: garden
SILVER LAKE GRANGE SATURDAY MARKET– is located on 3104 Spirit Lake Highway. The Silver Lake Grange’s Saturday market is open every second Saturday of May through August.
Includes; fresh local fruits and veggies, entertainment, arts, and crafts
Sports
CASTLE ROCK BIKE SKILLS PARK– is located off of the Riverfront Trail providing bike riders free access to cool obstacle courses, pathways, and jumps.
Includes: bike course, covered area, picnic table
CURVES– is located at 160 Huntington Ave N # G Castle Rock, Washington and
provides fitness rooms.
Includes:
STUDIO 117– is located on 160 Huntington Avenue. Studio 117 offers studio space and fun energetic exercise classes.
Includes: open studio space, zumba, piyo, circuit training, health programs
NORTH COUNTY RECREATION SPORTS COMPLEX– Just above Castle Rock High school sports fields is the North county Recreation Sports Complex which provides exercise trails and sports fields.
Includes: boat launch, exercise equipment, soccer fields, baseball fields, trail
SKATE PARK– On the West end of 3rd Avenue Southwest off the Riverfront Trail is a skate park. Castle Rock’s skate park provides a half basketball court and skate ramps.
Includes: skate ramps, basketball court and hoops
TOUTLE RIVER RV RESORT– is located on 150 Happy Trails Road. Toutle RV Resort offers a variety of activities for everyone!
Includes: campsites, playground, trail, disc golf. pool, sauna, sport platforms, picnic, shower, restroom
Fairgrounds
Includes: barn, fairground, motorcycle track
Trails
BIG BEND– is located at the East side of the Cowlitz River. West of Dike Drive is an undeveloped area perfect for fishing access and trail seeking.
Includes: fishing access, trail
COLDWATER LAKE TRAIL– Coldwater Lake trail is a 4 mile trail giving views of the lake and is great for walking, running, and biking on!
Includes: trail, boat launch, picnic area
Includes: fishing, picnic area, parking, trails, restrooms, BBQ pits
HIGH BANKS– is located West of the Cowlitz River, South of PH 10. High Banks serves as a great dirt trail and fishing grounds.
Includes: fishing access, trail, picnic
HUMMOCKS TRAIL 229– 2.4 miles round trip, the Hummocks Trail is an easy on the feet trail that offers sites of local wildlife, rivers, and mountain views.
Includes: trail
LIONS PRIDE PARK– is located at Castle Rock’s Southern gateway that connects to the Riverfront Trail. The Lions Pride Park offers a open grassy area with picnic area.
Includes: river view, covered area, BBQ units, parking, restrooms, RV disposal station
NORTH TRAIL HEAD: RIVERFRONT TRAIL– is located at the intersection of Huntington Avenue North and Front Avenue Northwest.
Includes: parking, trail access
RIVERFRONT TRAIL– is located on both sides of the Cowlitz River. The Riverfronts East Trail resides at Lions Park. It’s a paved multi-use trail ranging 1.8 miles. On the West side trail, its pathways ranges from North County Sports Complex South to Arkansas Creek/Westside Highway.
Includes: trail, river view, history marks, picnic tables, ADA accessibility,
SOUTH COLDWATER TRAIL 23A– Just past the Hummocks Trail Head , this trail is open to bicycles and hikers. Heads uphill past logging equipment destroyed by the 1980 eruption.
Includes: trail, bike access
THE ROCK COMMUNITY PARK– is located West of Huntington Avenue just South of Dike Drive. The community park provides a system of trails and picnic area.
Includes: trail, covered area, picnic table
Includes: campsites, playground, trail, disc golf. pool, sauna, sport platforms, picnic, shower, restroom
Motorcycles
MOUNT ST. HELENS MOTORCYCLE TRACK– is located at the Castle Rock Fairgrounds at 120 Firlane Road. The Mount St. Helen’s Motorcycle Track gives riders and fans access to enjoy the racetrack.
Includes: race track, stands
RIVERDALE RACEWAY– is located on 7255 Spirit Lake Highway. The Riverdale Raceway is a private motorcycle track that offers drag, motocross, and rally car race events.
Includes: motorcycle tracks, races
Parks
CASTLE ROCK BIKE SKILLS PARK– The Castle Rock bike park is located off of the Riverfront Trail. The Castle Rock bike trail gives bike riders free access to cool obstacle courses, pathways, and jumps.
Includes: bike course, covered area, picnic table
COLD WATER PARK– is located behind the City Hall. The park provides a table area and playground equipment.
Includes: playground, picnic tables
GATEWAY PARK– is located at the Northern entrance of Castle Rock. Its open space is home to plant life and a picnic area.
Includes: covered area, picnic area, plants
LIONS PRIDE PARK– is located at Castle Rock’s Southern gateway that connects to the Riverfront Trail. The Lions Pride Park offers a open grassy area with picnic area.
Includes: river view, covered area, BBQ units, parking, restrooms, RV disposal station
MEMORIAL LANE VOLUNTEER PARK– is located on the Western end of Michner Street. Memorial Lane Volunteer Park allows neighborhood access to a playground and has an open grassy area.
Includes: covered area, covered picnic tables, playground
OLD JAIL PARK– is located on Jackson Street Southwest. The Old jail park gives opportunity for visitors to enjoy landscaping and learn some of Castle Rock’s history.
Includes; historic jail, landscaping, horseshoes
PIONEER PARK– is located on Tia Court near Pioneer avenue. The park provides access to a play and picnic area
Includes: bench, picnic area, play elements
RIVERFRONT TRAIL– is located on both sides of the Cowlitz River. The Riverfronts East Trail is located at Lions Park. It’s a paved multi-use trail ranging 1.8 miles. On the West side trail, its pathways ranges from North County Sports Complex South to Arkansas Creek/Westside Highway.
Includes: trail, river view, history marks, picnic tables, ADA accessibility,
SEAQUEST STATE PARK– is located on 3030 Spirit Lake Highway across from Mt. St. Helens Visitor Center. Seaquest State Park is a day use and camping facility that offers a variety of activities.
Includes: campsites, restroom, shower, trails, hiking, bird watching, playground, volleyball field, horseshoe pits, Mount St. Helens Visitor Center, amphitheater, yurt rentals
SKATE PARK– is located on the West end of 3rd Avenue Southwest off the Riverfront Trail. The Castle Rock Skate Park provides hoops, a small basketball court, and skate ramps.
Includes: skate ramps, basketball court and hoops
THE ROCK COMMUNITY PARK– is located West of Huntington Avenue, just South of Dike Drive. This community park provides a system of trails and picnic area.
Includes: trail, covered area, picnic table
Visitor Centers
CASTLE ROCK VISITOR CENTER– Located off of I-5, Castle Rock’s New Visitor Center offers visitors beautiful plant life, locations to get a great view of Mount St. Helens, and local attractions.
Includes: parking, gift shop, history, local attractions
MOUNT ST. HELENS VISITOR CENTER– is located east on Highway 504 at milepost 5. The Mount St. Helens Visitor Center offers movies and display about Mt. St. Helens and what life was like before and after the 1980 eruption.
Includes: movie, displays, gift shop, boardwalk trail
COLDWATER SCIENCE AND LEARNING CENTER– is located on State Route 504. The Coldwater Science and Learning Center provides great views and interactive exhibits. Opened weekends and offers group tours and classes.
Includes: gift shop, interactive exhibit, group tours, classes