Castle Rock Trail

Facility · Arizona ·

Managed by the Bureau of Land Management

Kingman Field Office (Bureau of Land Management AZ) · Open Access

3,409 ft
Elevation

This 5.65-mile trail is part of the Cerbat Foothills Recreation Area trail system and is rated strenuous. Castle Rock Trail connects the Badger Trail and Camp Beale Loop, featuring vistas of the surrounding valley and interesting rock formations.

Weather conditions are most comfortable between the months of September and May, although early-morning use during the summer can be pleasant as well. No drinking water is available along the trail and shade is very scarce.

Download a free georeferenced map of the recreation area in the BLM Avenza Map Store.

Getting there

Castle Rock Trail can be accessed by Badger Trail or Camp Beale Loop Trail.

Badger Trailhead: Follow I-40 W to US-93 N/W Beale St. in Kingman. Take exit 48 north from I-40W. Continue on US-93 for 4.2 miles. Turn right into the Badger trailhead parking area located just after the US-93/ST Route 68 interchange.

Camp Beale Loop Trailhead: Follow I-40W to US-93 N/W Beale St. in Kingman. Take exit 48 north from I-40W. turn right on Fort Beale Dr, continue for 1.3 miles and turn left up the steep paved hill for 0.3 miles, parking is on the right.

35.22525, -114.12928 · 35°13'30.9"N 114°7'45.4"W

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Typical weather

Typically 99°F in Jul, down to 56°F in Dec.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F576167758595999791796656
Low °F313338435362706960483730
Precip in1.01.00.60.50.10.10.90.91.00.70.60.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 11.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Castle Rock Trail

Can you reserve a site at Castle Rock Trail?
No. Castle Rock Trail is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Castle Rock Trail

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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