Tower Rock Campground
Gifford Pinchot National Forest — riverside, fishing
Location: Randle, WA, WA
Price: From $25 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (40 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.Tower Rock Campground is located about a quarter mile from the south bank of the Cispus River on the east side of Mount St. The terrain is mostly meadow and mountainside, as the campground is surrounded by mountains on almost every side.Tower Rock Campground is just east of Mount St. Helens, making it a convenient base for exploring this volcani
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
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Tower Rock Campground offers semi-private, shaded sites beneath cedar, Douglas fir, and maple trees with access to fishing in both a private trout pond and the Cispus River. Campers consistently praise its cleanliness, peaceful atmosphere, and helpful host.
Wildlife alert: American Beaver, American Mink, Mule Deer, Douglas' Squirrel, Barred Owl, Turkey Vulture, Canada Jay, Swainson's Thrush, and Common Garter Snake verified within 8km.
Insider tips for Tower Rock Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Burley Mountain trailhead is 4 miles away via Forest Road 28, offering access to waterfalls including Angel Falls Bring a self-contained RV or be prepared for vault toilets, as no hookups are available
Skip Tower Rock Campground if: You require RV hookups. You need year-round access (seasonal May-October only). You want direct river access at your site.
Best time to visit Tower Rock Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: North Fork Elk Group Camp (Randle, WA), Iron Creek Campground (Randle, WA), Blue Lake Creek Campground - Gifford Pinchot Nf (Wa) (Randle, WA), Adams Fork Campground (Randle, WA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Tower Rock Campground
Cell signal at Tower Rock Campground (Randle, WA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.Tower Rock Campground is located about a quarter mile from the south bank of the Cispus River on the east side of Mount St. The terrain is mostly meadow and mountainside, as the campground is surrounded by mountains on almost every side.Tower Rock Campground is just east of Mount St. Helens, making it a convenient base for exploring this volcanic monument.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Burley Mountain trailhead is 4 miles away via Forest Road 28, offering access to waterfalls including Angel Falls
Bring a self-contained RV or be prepared for vault toilets, as no hookups are available
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Gifford Pinchot National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Gifford Pinchot National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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