Castle Rocks State Park is a public recreation area encompassing in Cassia County, Idaho, United States. The state park is located in Big Cove at the base of Cache Peak in the Albion Mountains. It is next to the Albion Division of Sawtooth National Forest and about from the border of City of Rocks National Reserve.

History In 2000, the Castle Rock Ranch Acquisition Act was passed, and money from the Conservation and Access funds were used to purchase the private ranch at Castle Rocks. Following the purchase by the National Park Service, the lands were transferred to the state of Idaho:

The park was expanded by in 2007.

Wildlife This state park is home to moose, cougar, coyote, mule deer, sage grouse, pinyon jay and Virginia's warbler.

See also

List of Idaho state parks National Parks in Idaho

References

External links Castle Rocks State Park Idaho Parks and Recreation Castle Rocks State Park Map Idaho Parks and Recreation