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Castleton Tower

Castleton Tower is probably the most famous desert tower in the world, and was the first major tower climbed in the Moab area. The Kor-Ingalls route is one of the 50 Classic Climbs of North America, and Castleton also has one other 5.9 route of the same caliber. Harder classic routes both aid and free exist on its fantastic Wingate sandstone with its unique calcite crust (from Mountain Project website). There is a small (free) campground on private land adjacent to the approach trail for the…

  • Managed by: Bureau of Land Management
  • Coordinates: 38.651, -109.368

Nearby & related campgrounds

  • Arches National Park Tours
  • Arches Visitor Center
  • Corona Arch Trail
  • Gold Bar Group Sites
  • Gold Bar Recreation Site
  • Jeep Arch (Gold Bar) Trailhead

Frequently asked questions

Is Castleton Tower reservable?

Castleton Tower is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.

Where is Castleton Tower?

See the map for Castleton Tower's exact location and directions.

How do I book a campsite at Castleton Tower?

Pick your dates on the availability calendar, then reserve through the official booking link. You can also set an alert and we'll notify you if a sold-out date opens up.

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