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Tower Rock Campground, Shawnee National Forest


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Andy Mayfair

September 02, 2025

Nice looking campground, there is only four designated campsites but the campground is huge! The is one vault toilet, no trash receptacle and no water except for the river. Cell coverage (Verizon) is only 2 bars (4G LTE), but so far, I can reach the outside world. Seems pretty quiet here save for the critters, lots of trees so plenty of shade.

Richard Morrison

August 27, 2025

4 sites on the Ohio river. Very clean with a well maintained pit toilet. Each site has a picnic table, fire ring and lantern pole. Paved drive.

Vicky McNattin

November 17, 2023

4 spots, right in the Ohio River with a gorgeous view of Kentucky beyond. I really enjoyed watching the ferry and other boats on the river. Campsites have a fire ring, lantern pole, and picnic table. Clean pit toilet on the premises was a plus. I went there in mid November. I would suggest you bring tick repellent.

Janalee Wyrick

October 20, 2023

Free camping. Very few sites like maybe 4-5! Was empty when we were there. Pit toilets. Very clean! Has boat ramp and a overlook trail on tower rock.

Charles B McGhee

October 30, 2021

Good looking out on me leaving my tent. We didn't have any gear left and sleeping on the cold ground made us feel the crucifixion transfix through our bodies. Though the water patrol was AWESOME!!! Totally worth the pain in order to see the spot lighting a kaleidescope through the inside of the tent! Very cool.

Bike Rider

May 22, 2021

Pack it in, pack it out. Bring water. Rustic but very beautiful!

Destiny Fisher

March 28, 2021

Beautiful clean area on the water. Secluded and spacious camping areas. No electrical hook up if that's what your looking for. Primitive camping area. Plenty of trails and sites to see around the area.

Jesica Latorre

September 25, 2020

There are only 4 camp sites each with a fire pit and a picnic table. Nice, quiet and beautiful. Your right on the water and the bugs are not bad. And Kay from u.s. forest services is an absolute hoot! She comes around daily to check on things and clean the bathrooms. She is also very informative if you run into any trouble. (My brake line went on my truck) or if you just have any questions. Thanks Kay for your help!

Natasha Lynn

July 16, 2020

Had a great time! This is a free site but some like to leave trash. That's to be expected. Will be returning.

Jacob Wheeler

September 01, 2019

Hard to give an honest review of Tower Rock State Park it's a place that if explored amazing things can be seen and found but people normally don't see these things here at Tower Rock because access to them is difficult unless you know the area