Castle Rock National Wildlife Refuge
Castle Rock National Wildlife Refuge is 0.5 miles (0.80 km) offshore from Crescent City in northern California. This coastal rock covers approximately 14 acres (57,000 m2), and rises steeply 335 feet (102 m) above sea level. The refuge provides an important sanctuary for the Aleutian cackling goose and nesting seabirds.
| Castle Rock National Wildlife Refuge | |
|---|---|
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
Castle Rock | |
Map of the United States | |
| Location | Del Norte County, California, United States |
| Nearest city | Crescent City, California |
| Coordinates | 41.76178°N 124.24952°W |
| Area | 14 acres (0.057 km2) |
| Established | 1979 |
| Governing body | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Website | Castle Rock National Wildlife Refuge |
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