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Recreation Region: Cowlitz Valley Area

Campground: Tower Rock

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. It is near the south bank of the Cispus River and the terrain is open and surrounded by hillsides. 

The campground is in the Cispus Valley near the Cispus Environmental Learning Center and is easily accessed on paved Forest Roads 23 and 76. Anglers can cast for brook trout in the Cispus River. 

View a Tower Rock Campground map (PDF)

Reservations

Make Reservations Here

Reservations can be made online at recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.

General Information

Mid May - Mid September

Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 12:00 p.m.; Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.

50% discount for single site camping fee with any of these passes: Interagency Senior, Interagency Access, Golden Age, or Golden Access.

Maximum vehicle length is 20-30 feet.

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $25 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $8 per night per vehicle

Dogs must be on a leash.

Contact Name: ExplorUS

Contact Phone: 661-702-1420

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 46.44512222

Longitude: -121.8659056

Directions

From Randle, Washington travel south on State Highway 131 (Forest Roads 23 and 25). Veer left in 1 mile at the Y of Forest Road 23 and Forest Road 25. Continue to follow Forest Service Road 23 for 8.1 miles to the junction of Forest Road 28. Turn right on Forest Road 28 for 1.4 miles and turn right on Forest Road 76 . Follow Forest Road 76 for 1.5 miles and turn right on Forest Road 7600073 and arrive at the campground on your left in .5 miles. 

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated July 15, 2025