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Castle Rock Rock Climbing

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Areas in Castle Rock

Castle Rock - North Side 16 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 17

Castle Rock - South Side 8 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 8

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Elevation:	3,800 ft
GPS:	34.0016, -116.0202 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Access Issue: Occupied Campsite Rule In Effect! Details

Any route or boulder problem that starts out of or near an occupied campsite may not be done without first obtaining the campsite occupant's permission.

Access Issue: Climbing Regulations/Seasonal Raptor Closures Details

The Joshua Tree National Park Superintendent's Compendium states that:
1. Vegetation is not allowed to be used as an anchor.
2. Only neutral or rock colored bolt hangers are allowed.

For a complete list of climbing rules and closures visit:
nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…

Description

Castle Rock is the large oblong formation that Belle Campground is centered around. Multiple routes are to be found on it's north and south faces. Approaches are, as to be expected, quite casual and there exists a good mix of both crack and face climbing. The better routes are found on the north side as that is where the better rock is found. There are a few other routes scattered about in the vicinity.

Getting There

Belle Campground is located 1.4 miles South of the Pinto Wye (this is the intersection where the road splits off to either 29 Palms or Jumbo Rocks Campground). Belle Campground is easily identified by either the road sign (!) or the obvious large rock formation (Castle Rock).

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Classic Climbing Routes at Castle Rock

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b 217 ● Diagnostics Trad Castle Rock - N Side
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 90 ● Music Box Trad Castle Rock - N Side
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 46 ● That Old Soft Shoe Trad Castle Rock - N Side
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b X 14 ● Transylvania Twist Trad Castle Rock - N Side
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 5 ● Belly Dancer Trad Castle Rock - N Side
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 30 ● Count Dracula Trad Castle Rock - N Side
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a 14 ● Bella Lugosi Trad Castle Rock - N Side