Castle Rock National Wildlife Refuge
Castle Rock National Wildlife Refuge is 0.5 miles (0.80 km) offshore from Crescent City in northern California. This coastal rock covers approximately 14 acres (5.7 ha), and rises steeply 335 feet (102 m) above sea level. The refuge provides an important sanctuary for the Aleutian cackling goose and nesting seabirds.
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| Designation | National Wildlife Refuge |
| Managed by | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
| State | California |
| Size | 12 acres (computed from the boundary polygon) |
| FWS region | Region 8 |
| Center point | 41.7617, -124.2494 |
| Night sky | Very dark ground, a faint glow at most (Black Marble reading 30) |
Boundary map
Boundary, simplified to about 0.005 degrees Federal campground
The outline is the agency boundary simplified for display, so small parcels and inholdings may not show. The agency page has the authoritative map.
Where to camp
No federal campground sits inside the boundary. 2 are within ten miles of it. Nearest first. Distances are from the campground point to the boundary edge, from the Campsite Atlas index.
Most refuges do not allow overnight camping. The campgrounds listed are outside the refuge.
Explore
Nearby on the other atlases
- 2 miBrother Jonathan (Shipwreck Site) ↗Crescent City, CA
- 2.6 miCresent City Lighthouse ↗Crescent City, CA
- 8.3 miSt. George Reef Light Station ↗Crescent City, CA
Landmarks are listed first, then by distance from the boundary.
Reference
Questions people ask
How big is Castle Rock National Wildlife Refuge?
12 acres, measured from the published boundary polygon. The agency’s own figure can differ where the boundary includes water or inholdings.
Source: How acreage is computed
Who manages Castle Rock National Wildlife Refuge?
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
What state is Castle Rock National Wildlife Refuge in?
California.
Source: How states are assigned
Can I camp at Castle Rock National Wildlife Refuge?
No federal campground sits inside the boundary. The nearest is Jedediah Smith Campground, 8.6 miles out. 2 in all are within ten miles. Most refuges do not allow camping inside the refuge, so the campgrounds listed are outside it.
Source: Where to camp
How do I get to Castle Rock National Wildlife Refuge?
A point inside the boundary is at 41.762, -124.249. Redwood National and State Parks is 29 miles away. The official page carries directions and the office address.
Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
How dark is the night sky at Castle Rock National Wildlife Refuge?
NASA’s Black Marble night-lights image reads 30 on a 0 to 255 scale at the center point, very dark ground, a faint glow at most.
Source: NASA Black Marble
Which national parks are near Castle Rock National Wildlife Refuge?
Redwood National and State Parks (29 mi). Park Atlas has fees, hours and alerts for each.
Source: Nearby on the other atlases
Are there historic places near Castle Rock National Wildlife Refuge?
3 National Register listings within 15 miles, including Brother Jonathan (Shipwreck Site) and Cresent City Lighthouse.
Source: Register Atlas
Sources
- Boundary, name: the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service refuge boundary layer.
- States: computed by intersecting the boundary with Census state polygons; a state is listed when it holds at least one percent of the area.
- Acreage: geodesic area of the published polygon. The agency’s official acreage can differ where the boundary includes water, easements or inholdings.
- Description: Castle Rock National Wildlife Refuge on Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. The article was accepted because its title contains this unit’s name.
- Campgrounds: the Campsite Atlas index of federal campgrounds, matched to this boundary at build time.
- Night sky: NASA Black Marble (VIIRS, 2016 composite) sampled at zoom 6 around the center point.
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