Castle Falls Campground & Cataract Dispersed Staging Node
The spot
About this campsite
Located along the Castle River west of Beaver Mines, this area combines the serviced Castle Falls PRA with extensive public land dispersed camping nodes throughout Castle PLUZ.
Famous for its emerald green river pools and roaring Castle Falls, campers flock here during summer for cliff jumping, swimming, and river floating.
Serves as an essential staging corridor for 4x4 overland rigs, dual-sport riders, and backcountry hikers exploring the Clark Range along the Continental Divide.
What makes it worth the drive
- Emerald Castle River swimming hole
- Castle Falls gorge
- 4x4 overland staging
- Continental Divide vistas
- Dispersed & PRA options
Amenities & ground rules
Difficulty
Moderate
Access
Price
$0.00 - $28.00 CAD (Public Land Camping Pass required for PLUZ nodes)
Season
May 15 – October 15
Elevation
1,350 m
Potable water
Not available
Toilets
Available
Showers
Not available
Boat launch
Not available
Cell signal
Not available
Swimming
Available
Firewood
Not available
Pets
Not available
Power hookups
Not available
Sani-dump
Not available
Primitive rock fire pits…
On site
Castle River water (must…
On site
Community reviews
Aug 2025
Swimming in the emerald pools below Castle Falls is a summer highlight. The surrounding PLUZ nodes offer amazing mountain camping.
Getting there
Location
Approximate coordinates. Download offline maps before you lose signal — cell coverage around Castle Falls Campground & Cataract Dispersed Staging Node is unreliable.
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