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Tower Rock Campground

46.4463° N / 121.8664° W · Data Nov 2 2026, checked hourly
20 monitored sites

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Tower Rock Campground

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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232855

When Tower Rock Campground reopens

Tower Rock Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 7 days
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Openings · last 30 days
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Openings · last 90 days
1

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About Tower Rock Campground

Overview

Tower Rock Campground is named for the impressive pillar that looms nearby and offers semi-private sites shaded by a mix of cedar, Douglas fir and maple.

Recreation

A privately-owned trout pond offers fishing nearby, but anglers can also cast for brook trout in the Cispus River.

The Burley Mountain trailhead is located off of Forest Road 28, about 4 miles from the Highway 23 intersection. From this trailhead, visitors can hike to multiple waterfalls, including Angel Falls.

Facilities

Tower Rock provides easy RV camping with paved parking spurs that can accommodate vehicles between 20 to 30 feet.

Drinking water, picnic tables and campfire rings are provided. This facility has vault toilets.

Natural Features

Tower Rock Campground is located about a quarter mile from the south bank of the Cispus River on the east side of Mount St. Helens. The terrain is mostly meadow and mountainside, as the campground is surrounded by mountains on almost every side.

Nearby Attractions

Tower Rock Campground is just east of Mount St. Helens, making it a convenient base for exploring this volcanic monument.

Layser Cave Interpretive Site, which has a short trail leading to the cave, is also nearby.

20 monitored sites6 FCFS sitesRVs up to 32 ftNo hookups20 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 8

Getting there

Take Highway 12 east from I-5 and head south on Road 25. Go left at Y towards Highway 23 and continue for 8 miles. Take a right on Road 28 and another right on Road 76. Proceed to the campground.

Gifford Pinchot Nf Cowlitz Valley Ranger District, Randle, WA 98377541-338-7869
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FAQ

How do I get a reservation at Tower Rock Campground?

Online reservations for this facility, where offered, are made through Recreation.gov. Campsite Sniper has also detected 1 site opening here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.

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How current is this availability data?

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How often do new openings appear at Tower Rock Campground?

Campsite Sniper detected 1 site-date opening here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.

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