Tower Rock Campground

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.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

RV, Tent

Fee

From $8 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

541-338-7869

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Tower Rock Campground, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Valley Trail #270Hike · 14.1 mi long · 3.8 mi from camp

  This trail has a gentle grade, with views of the Cispus River Valley and Tongue Mountain. OpenStreetMap

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• Klickitat Trail #7Hike · 14.2 mi long · 5.4 mi from camp

  The 17.1 mile Klickitat Trail is a major ridgetop trail, extending from Kilborn Creek to Elk Peak. OpenStreetMap

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• Blue Lake Ridge Trail #271Hike · 7.6 mi long · 8.9 mi from camp

  This 11.7 mile multiple use trail climbs steadily through conifer forests and has heavy use. OpenStreetMap

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• Trailhead: Jackpot LakeTrailhead · 8.4 mi from camp

  Provides access to : Klickitat Trail #7 east of Cispus Lookout adjacent to Jackpot Lake. Recreation.gov

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• Blue Lake Butte Trail #119Hike · 3.7 mi long · 9.5 mi from camp

  A trail maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

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• Mouse Lake Trail #271CHike · 0.4 mi long · 11.3 mi from camp

  This short trail connects the Blue Ridge Trail #271 to Road 7812-642 passing by Mouse Lake. OpenStreetMap

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Mountain biking

• Hike and Bike Westside Road in Mount RainierBike ride · 23.1 mi from camp

  Hike or bike Westside Road through a dynamic landscape that is evidence of outburst floods that closed this portion of road to public vehicle traffic. National Park Service

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Scenic sights

• Layser CaveCave · 1.1 mi from campShow on map
• Curtain FallsWaterfall · 1.5 mi from camp

  A 75-foot waterfall.

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• Angel FallsWaterfall · 1.6 mi from camp

  A 174-foot waterfall.

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• Lone Tree MountainPeak · 4,606 ft · 2.6 mi from campShow on map
• Huffaker MountainPeak · 3,514 ft · 6.6 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Explore Longmire in WinterSkiing and snowshoeing · 2-4 Hours · 21.2 mi from camp

  Make a day of it by visiting in Longmire in winter. National Park Service

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• Mount AdamsClimbing · 25.5 mi from campShow on map
• Mount RainierClimbing · 27.9 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Recreation.gov and National Park Service.

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.