Tower Rock Campsite campground
Tower Rock Campsite
The campground offers basic amenities, including picnic tables, fire pits, and restroom facilities. The campground operates on a first-come-first-serve basis, with 12 campsites available. An interesting fact about the area is that it was once used as a landing point for steamboats traveling down the Ohio River.
The best time of year to visit Tower Rock Campsite is from April to October when the weather is warm and dry. The average temperature during this time is around 70-80 degrees Fahrenheit. However, it is important to note that the area is prone to flooding, so visitors should check weather conditions before planning a trip. Overall, Tower Rock Campsite offers a serene and peaceful camping experience with breathtaking views of the Ohio River.
What's on-site at Tower Rock Campsite
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Tower Rock Campsite, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview Park At Dam 50 Primitive Campsite | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Camp Cadiz Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| High Knob Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Pharaoh Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Saline County State Fish & Wildlife Area | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Tower Rock Campsite -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio River At Old Shawneetown | 259,000 cfs | → |
| Lusk Creek Near Eddyville | 19 cfs | → |
| South Fork Saline River Nr Carrier Mills | 52 cfs | → |
| Tradewater River At Olney | 74 cfs | → |
| Ohio River At Metropolis | 444,000 cfs | → |
| Little Bayou Creek Near Grahamville | 1 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Tower Rock Campsite -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Burnside 1.8 Ene | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Crofton 3 N | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Kenlake Resort | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Cave In Rock State Park
- Wilderness Garden Of The Gods
- Nature Preserve Lusk Creek Canyon
- Wilderness Lusk Creek
- Livingston County Wildlife Management Area And State Natural Area
- Wilderness Bay Creek
Boat launches
- Tower Rock Road Hardin County
- Hardin County
- Water Street Cave-In-Rock
- Front Street Elizabethtown
- Cr-1385 Crittenden County
- 1st Street Rosiclare
Fishing spots
- Whoopie Cat Lake
- Lake Tecumseh
- One Horse Gap Lake
- Little Cache Lake #1 (Bowman Lake)
- Lake Of Egypt
- Dutchman Lake
Paddle runs
- Russell Cemetery, Approx 1/4 Mile North Of Karbers Ridge Road To Proclamation Boundary, 1 Mile Nw Of Elizabethtown,Il
- Wallace Cemetery Approx 2.5 Miles Nw Of Herod, Il To Confluence With Ohio River At Golconda Jobs Corp Center
- Bridge At Eddyville Blacktop To Confluence With Ohio River At Golconda,Il
- Source, About 2 Miles East Of Delwood, Il (Sec 10, T11s, R6e) To Bridge At Eddyville Blacktop (Se1/4,Sec.16,T12s, R6e)
- 1 Minle Southwest Of Delwood, Il (Sec. 18, T11s, R13e) To Reesville, 1/4 Mile South Of The Confluence With Sugar Creek
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Tower Rock Campsite as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Tower Rock Campsite
Can I make reservations at Tower Rock Campsite?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Tower Rock Campsite?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Tower Rock Campsite.