Castle Rock

Castle Rock is a sandstone butte near Wahweap. The Castle Rock Cut, a channel through the saddle beside it, was first dug in the early 1970s and has been re-excavated and deepened several times since. It links Wahweap Bay with Warm Creek Bay and, when the lake is high enough to use it, saves about 10-12 miles (roughly an hour) on trips uplake. Check with the NPS whether it is open before planning around it.

Good for

Natural AttractionsRock FormationTrailCanoe/Kayak Trail

Elevation

4,147 ft (1,264 m)

Updated

10/31/2026