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Established Camping

Tower Rock Campground

Tower Rock Campground is located near Randle, WA, in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. The area features forested terrain with nearby rivers and trails. Campers can explore Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument and the Cowlitz River, with temperatures ranging from 30°F in winter to 80°F in summer.

Description

National Forest

Gifford Pinchot National Forest

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.

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.

Contact Info

This location has limited staffing. Please call (360) 686-3008 for general information.

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.

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.

Fee Info

Extra Vehicle Fee $8.00

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Location

Tower Rock Campground is located in Washington

Detail location of campground

Directions

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.

Address

Gifford Pinchot NF Cowlitz Valley Ranger District
Randle, WA 98377

Coordinates

46.445 N
121.8680556 W

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
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  • Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

  • Picnic Table
  • Reservable
  • Pets
  • Fires

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  • Pull-Through Sites

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Reviewed May. 28, 2018

Fun off-grid camping

We reserved sites 1 and 2 for our 29’ RV and friend’s tents (12 total people + 3 dogs) on Memorial Day weekend. We had plenty of space and the sites felt secluded from the other camp sites. We had a blast. You lose any GPS/phone reception in near by Randle but the directions from the camp’s website is spot on. Follow those directions and you’re golden. The flea market in near by Packwood is a must see! Each site includes picnic table and fire pit with fresh water near by.

  • Review photo of Tower Rock Campground by Sara S., May 28, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the max vehicle length at Tower Rock Campground?

    Tower Rock Campground allows vehicles up to 40 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Tower Rock Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Tower Rock Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Tower Rock Campground?

    Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Tower Rock Campground. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Tower Rock Campground, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

  • Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Tower Rock Campground?

    There are 22 campsites at Tower Rock Campground and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts