Iconic free-standing Wingate Sandstone tower rising ~400 ft from a Chinle/Moenkopi cone above Castle Valley east of Moab. Officially Castle Rock in GNIS; world-famous as Castleton Tower for classic multipitch routes (including Kor-Ingalls, one of the Fifty Classic Climbs of North America). Also a premier roadside photography subject from Castle Valley Road.
Field facts
| Region | Grand County, UT |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 38.6514, -109.3679 |
| GNIS name | Castle Rock (Pillar) |
| Summit elev. | About 6,660 ft |
| Rock | Wingate Sandstone tower on Moenkopi-Chinle cone |
| Manager | BLM Moab Field Office (public lands approach) |
Nearby locations
Nearby amenities
- Boat launchRocky Rapid River Access6.3 km away
- ParkingRocky Rapid Parking6.3 km away
- CampgroundUpper Onion Creek Camping Area7.9 km away
- ParkingOnion Creek Ohv Parking Area8 km away
- ParkingPorcupine Rim Trailhead8.8 km away
- CampgroundRock Castle Camping Area9 km away
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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