Castle Rock
Quinter, KS
A chalk spire and badlands rising from the prairie south of I-70. The dirt roads are impassable after rain; do not climb the fragile rock.
- Nearest town
- Quinter, KS
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 38.8620, -100.1720
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. Hot in July–August. Cold, short days in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Motorhome stopoverMotorhome stopover19 mi from Castle RockMotorhomes
- KOA JourneyMotorhome stopover19 mi from Castle RockMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
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FAQs
Where is Castle Rock?
Castle Rock is in Quinter, KS, at GPS 38.8620, -100.1720. It is about 42 mi from Oakley.
Can you camp near Castle Rock?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is KOA Journey, about 19 mi away; within 25 mi there are 2 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Castle Rock?
Castle Rock is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Kansas chalk badlands.
What is there to see near Castle Rock?
Places worth a stop nearby: Monument Rocks (32 mi), Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park (41 mi), Lake Scott State Park (42 mi) and Sternberg Museum of Natural History (48 mi).
When is the best time to visit Castle Rock?
The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)