Title: Castle Rock Travel Guide: Best of Castle Rock, Washington Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Castle Rock](https://expedia.co.uk/Castle-Rock-Hotels.d184128.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Castle Rock](https://expedia.co.uk/Castle-Rock-Holiday-Rentals.d184128.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Castle Rock](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Castle-Rock.d184128.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Castle Rock Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Castle-Rock.d184128.Car-Hire-Guide)[Castle Rock Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Castle-Rock.d184128.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Castle Rock Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Castle Crags Panaorama - Forest - Mountain](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/184128/a319e18a-7839-4be8-94ae-28c9cd63bcdd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Castle Crags Panaorama - Forest - Mountain](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/184128/a319e18a-7839-4be8-94ae-28c9cd63bcdd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Mount st Helens and Castle Lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/184128/3f064111-1004-40f4-884a-0394e09af98c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Autumn in Washington State, USA. Drone approaching the narrow river in Castle Rock with beautiful mountains at backdrop.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/184128/2bb27e31-2d03-4a0a-b56a-cc7ad621bd93.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![2018](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000461119/6a1b10dd-74ca-4e9b-b57c-826dcd829f93.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Castle Rock Things to do #### Experience the small-town charm and big personality of this picturesque place, nestled amid beautiful countryside and offering a wealth of outdoor fun. Castle Rock is the ideal destination for those looking to get away from big-city bustle. Come to this serene town, which has only about 2,000 permanent residents. Fill your days with hikes along scenic trails and boat trips on tranquil bodies of water. In the evenings, return to peace and quiet in the town’s pretty historic centre. For an overview of this beautiful town, hike to the top of the rock that gave it its poetic name. This distinctive natural landmark, which resembles a castle, has helped guide travellers on their way through this area for centuries. Castle Rock’s official status as a town dates back to the late 19th century. It is in one of Washington State’s oldest territories. Visit the Castle Rock Visitor Centre to gain insight into the town’s past. Learn about the volcano [Mount St. Helens](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mount-St-Helens-Stevenson.d6093383.Attraction), which wreaked havoc when it erupted in 1980\. Today it is one of the area’s scenic highlights, as well as a protected area of geological interest. Find out more about this fascinating feature of the landscape at the Mount St. Helens Science and Learning Centre. Another way to get to know the volcano is by exploring the miles of hiking trails winding all around it. Join a guided hiking tour into the crater of the volcano itself, with a geologist leading the way. Head out by yourself on the gorgeous Hummocks Trail, which leads through forest and meadows and offers striking volcano views. Follow the trail past Coldwater Lake, a perfect spot for a picnic in gorgeous surroundings, as well as a great location for boating. The still waters are clear and clean, ideal for outdoor swimming. Drive to Castle Rock from [Seattle](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Seattle.d178307.Holidays-City-Breaks) in less than 2 hours or from [Portland](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Portland.d178299.Holidays-City-Breaks) in an hour. Come in summer to see the surrounding hills brightly decorated with flowers or in winter to explore by ski instead of on foot. - Top hotels in Castle Rock - Top Holiday Rentals in Castle Rock ![Timberland Inn & Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/894200/894178/12e90076_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Timberland Inn & Suites 1271 Mt. St. Helens Way Castle Rock WA £88 13 Feb - 14 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly motel in Castle Rock. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 8/10 Very Good! (714 reviews) always a wonderful place to relax Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=14%2F02%2F2026&selected=894178&PinnedHotelID=894178&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=184128) ![Cozy Washington Log Cabin: Riverside Retreat](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101990000/101989400/101989364/6fe74866_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cozy Washington Log Cabin: Riverside Retreat Castle Rock WA £261 2 Mar - 3 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this cabin in Castle Rock. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and patios. Popular attractions Seaquest State Park and Mount St. Helens Forest Learning Center ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews) Beautiful location on the river, view from the hot tub, great fire pit area. The cabin took a long time to heat up after we arrived but it is an old log cabin so that is expected. Host was very responsive. Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026&selected=101989364&PinnedHotelID=101989364&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=184128) ![Beautiful Gardens, Outdoor Shower, Hot Tub, Steam Sauna, Cold plunge pool.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74170000/74160900/74160811/2ba60715_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Beautiful Gardens, Outdoor Shower, Hot Tub, Steam Sauna, Cold plunge pool. Castle Rock WA £190 8 Feb - 9 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this holiday home in Castle Rock. Enjoy a sauna, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Seaquest State Park and Mount St. Helens Forest ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews) It was very relaxing, the grounds were beautiful, and the hot tub was so nice under the stars! Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=74160811&PinnedHotelID=74160811&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=184128) [See all 180 properties in Castle Rock](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=184128) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Cozy Washington Log Cabin: Riverside Retreat](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101990000/101989400/101989364/6fe74866_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cozy Washington Log Cabin: Riverside Retreat Castle Rock WA Stay at this cabin in Castle Rock. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and patios. Popular attractions Seaquest State Park and Mount St. Helens Forest Learning Center ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews) Beautiful location on the river, view from the hot tub, great fire pit area. The cabin took a long time to heat up after we arrived but it is an old log cabin so that is expected. Host was very responsive. Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Castle-Rock-Hotels-Cozy-River-Cabin-Retreat.h101989364.Hotel-Information) ![Beautiful Gardens, Outdoor Shower, Hot Tub, Steam Sauna, Cold plunge pool.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74170000/74160900/74160811/2ba60715_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Beautiful Gardens, Outdoor Shower, Hot Tub, Steam Sauna, Cold plunge pool. Castle Rock WA Stay at this holiday home in Castle Rock. Enjoy a sauna, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Seaquest State Park and Mount St. Helens Forest ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews) It was very relaxing, the grounds were beautiful, and the hot tub was so nice under the stars! Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Castle-Rock-Hotels-Beautiful-Gardens.h74160811.Hotel-Information) ![The Loft in Castle Rock](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114670000/114668400/114668362/037c3079_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Loft in Castle Rock Castle Rock WA Stay at this apartment in Castle Rock. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, patios and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Mount St. Helens Forest Learning Center and ... 10/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews) The Loft was very clean and has high finish details. A nice get away from I-5 if you need that in the Castle Rock area or if you are planning to explore the Mt. St. Helens area. Really a lovely lovely place and the host was very friendly. 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Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-St-Helens-Forest-Learning-Center-Castle-Rock.d553248621532650513.Attraction) ![Here's a repost of one of my favorites of my one of my favorite places, Mt St Helen's at sunset last October 2014.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/184128/f569f8c6-f37c-4a09-86d2-97b735428281.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Seaquest State Park You can take time to visit Seaquest State Park during your travels to Castle Rock. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Seaquest-State-Park-Castle-Rock.d633381487415824384.Attraction) #### Loowit Trail #216 You can take time to visit Loowit Trail #216 during your travels to Castle Rock. Attend a sporting event while you're in the area or simply enjoy its cafes. 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