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Campground: Iron Creek
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 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.
The campground is located in the Cispus Valley and is 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. 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.
View a Tower Rock Campground map (.pdf)
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | (10/15/2024): Concessionaire services have ended for the season. Public users are welcome to utilize the recreation site during the off season, but need to practice Leave No Trace principles, and are expected to PACK-OUT all trash at the end of their visit. Vehicles found blocking the gate are subject to fines / towing at owners expense. |
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| Reservations: | Make reservations at Recreation.gov, or by calling 1-877-444-6777, up to 6 months in advance. *Some first come first serve sites are available. |
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| Open Season: | 05/17/2024 - 09/22/2023 |
| Usage: | Light |
| Restrictions: | Maximum vehicle length is 20-30 feet. |
| Closest Towns: | Randle, WA; Packwood WA |
| Water: | Potable Water |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilet (1) |
| Passes: | 50% discount for single site camping fee with any of these passes: Interagency Senior, Interagency Access, Golden Age, or Golden Access. |
| Operated By: | Concessionaire |
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General Information
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.
General Notes:
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Activities
Campground Camping
Recreation areas with activity Campground Camping:| No. of Sites | 80 single site(s), 18 double site(s) |
| Reservation Info | This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at http://www.recreation.gov |
| No. of Accessible sites | 3 of 98 |
RV Camping
Recreation areas with activity RV Camping:There are paved, level spurs and easy RV parking.
| No. of Sites | 98 |
| Reservation Info | This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at http://www.recreation.gov |
| Pavement Type for Parking | Asphalt |
| Hookup - Water | No |
| Size Restrictions | 40' |
| Hookup - Sewer | No |
| Dump Stations | No |
| Hookups - Electric | No |
| Corrals | 42' |
River and Stream Fishing
Recreation areas with activity River and Stream Fishing:Fishing in Cispus River. See Washington State fishing regulations.
| Fish Species | Rainbow trout, Cutthroat trout, whitefish |