Tower Rock Campground
Campground · Washington · 20 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Gifford Pinchot National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 20
- Bookable sites
- 40 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 8
- People per site
- 1,231 ft
- Elevation
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.
Contact Info
This location has limited staffing. Please call (360) 686-3008 for general information.Charges & Cancellations
Cancellations
Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee.
A visitor who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee including tax and applicable add-on for a campsite.
Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.
No-Shows
A no-show visitor is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date.
No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's rate, taxes and applicable add-on for a campsite.
Refunds
Visitors may submit a refund request through their Recreation.gov profile within 7 days of the end date of their reservation. Refunds will not be issued after the 7 days has ended.
Refunds for debit or credit card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay.
For check or cash purchases, Recreation.gov will mail a Treasury check for refunds of cash, check, or money order payments to the address associated with the reservation. Treasury check refunds may take up to 6-8 weeks to arrive.
In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team or facility manager will refund all fees and will attempt to notify you using the contact information within the Recreation.gov visitor profile.
The facts
- Season: 05/17/2024 – 09/22/2023 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 20 bookable sites
- 22 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Vehicles up to 40 ft
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: AREA TOWER ROCK
Site types
- 20 Standard Nonelectric
- 2 Management
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups.
22 campsites at Tower Rock Campground
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | AREA TOWER ROCK | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 002 | AREA TOWER ROCK | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 003 | AREA TOWER ROCK | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 16 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 004 | AREA TOWER ROCK | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 24 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 005 | AREA TOWER ROCK | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 26 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 006 | AREA TOWER ROCK | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 007 | AREA TOWER ROCK | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 24 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 008 | AREA TOWER ROCK | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 26 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 009 | AREA TOWER ROCK | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 010 | AREA TOWER ROCK | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 24 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 011 | AREA TOWER ROCK | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 26 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 012 | AREA TOWER ROCK | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 22 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 013 | AREA TOWER ROCK | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 16 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 014 | AREA TOWER ROCK | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 32 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 015 | AREA TOWER ROCK | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 24 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 016 | AREA TOWER ROCK | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 017 | AREA TOWER ROCK | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 018 | AREA TOWER ROCK | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 28 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 019 | AREA TOWER ROCK | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 24 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 020 | AREA TOWER ROCK | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 021 | AREA TOWER ROCK | Management | Pull Through | Paved | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 022 Host | AREA TOWER ROCK | Management | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
Getting there
46.44500, -121.86806 · 46°26'42.0"N 121°52'5.0"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 11.4 | 9.7 | 9.3 | 6.1 | 4.3 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 2.3 | 5.9 | 11.6 | 11.9 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Map
Fees and stay limits
Extra Vehicle Fee $8.00
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
More photos
Member photos
Common questions about Tower Rock Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Tower Rock Campground?
- Yes, Tower Rock Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Tower Rock Campground have?
- 22 sites in total, of which 20 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Tower Rock Campground?
- 40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Tower Rock Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Tower Rock Campground.
- Are campfires allowed at Tower Rock Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Tower Rock Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Tower Rock Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Tower Rock Campground's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Camping : $25/Site
- Extra Vehicle : $8
Restrictions:
- Maximum vehicle length is 20-30 feet.
Camping near Tower Rock Campground
- North Fork Elk Group Camp 3.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- North Fork Campground (WA) 3.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- North Fork Bear Group Camp 3.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- North Fork Beaver Group Camp 3.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Iron Creek Campground 5.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Blue Lake Creek Campground - Gifford Pinchot NF (WA) 6.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Adams Fork Campground 12.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Mount Margaret Backcountry 15.1 mi · Permit · we watch it
- Campground: Blue Lake Creek 6.9 mi · Campground
- Site: Wakepish Picnic Area 9.7 mi · Facility
- Miners Car Interpretive Site 14.3 mi · Facility
- Meta Lake Interpretive Site 14.3 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 541-338-7869
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
Comments