Tower Hill State Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily 6 a.m. – 11 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- 10 campsites
- Official site
- dnr.wisconsin.gov(608) 588-2116
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 96 acres, Tower Hill State Park lies in Iowa County, about 2 miles southeast of Spring Green.
Visitors come for canoeing and kayaking, hunting in season, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. The official site lists about 2 miles of trails. Camping is available: 10 campsites, including tent sites.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 6 a.m. – 11 p.m. | — |
| Daily | 6 a.m. – 11 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. year-round. The park is open year-round from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. During the off-season (Columbus Day weekend through mid-May), the main gate is closed, but visitors may park at the entrance and walk in to the park.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
Pets
Pets allowed on a physical leash no longer than 8 feet at all times and under control; loose pets may be seized. Property-specific pet areas/restrictions appear on park pages.
Statewide rule from Wisconsin's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Fees and passes
Per vehicle, resident vs nonresident pricing: a vehicle admission pass is required on all motor vehicles stopping in state parks, forests and recreation areas (daily $13 WI / $16 out-of-state; annual $28 / $50; rates effective Aug. 19, 2025). State trails use a per-person trail pass for certain uses. Heritage Hill SP charges a per-person admission instead.
Statewide fee rule from Wisconsin's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Wisconsin park passes
- 12-month vehicle admission pass (Wisconsin plates) — $28. All Wisconsin state parks, forests and recreation areas for 12 months Details
- 12-month vehicle admission pass (out-of-state plates) — $50. Same, nonresident vehicles Details
- 12-month pass, Wisconsin residents 65+ — $13. Resident senior vehicles Details
- 12-month reduced-rate pass (additional household vehicle) — $15.50 resident / $32.50 nonresident. Additional vehicles at the same household address; bought with a full-price pass Details
- Daily vehicle admission pass — $13 resident / $3 resident 65+ / $16 nonresident Details
From the Wisconsin state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Camping
- Required
- Booking system
- Wisconsin State Park System reservations (Camis 'Going to Camp')
- Phone
- 1-888-947-2757
Camping reservations are required for all sites and can be made for the same day of your arrival or up to 11 months in advance of your planned date of occupancy.
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family campground All campsites are non-electric. Vault toilets and a water source for jug filling are available in the camping area. There are no flush toilets or showers at Tower Hill State Park.
• Park map | 10 | Showers | — |
Camping details from the park
There are 10 tent campsites at the Tower Hill State Park campground. The campground is open seasonally.
Family campground: All campsites are non-electric. Vault toilets and a water source for jug filling are available in the camping area. There are no flush toilets or showers at Tower Hill State Park.
- Park map
Firewood: Don't move firewood!
Firewood is available for sale at the park in season.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
CampingCanoeing and kayakingFishingHikingHuntingPicnicking
Trails
Hiking: There are 2 miles of trails that meander through the park. Tower Hill is an excellent area for amateur bird watchers, offering a variety of habitat with riverbanks, deep woods and clearings.
- The segment from campsite 8 to the shot tower (0.3 miles) includes a gradual climb and two stairways.
- The segment from the shelter building to the shot tower (0.2 miles) is a steep uphill climb.
- The segment from the shot tower to the tunnel at the river bottom (0.2 miles) has long, steep stairways.
- The trail segment from the shelter to the gazebo is 0.25 miles.
- The Old Ox nature trail is 0.5 miles.
Boating and paddling
Tower Hill State Park does not have a boat launch. The park borders the Wisconsin River and backwaters and is a popular place to explore by canoe or kayak.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
Camping
- Tent camping
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 5808 Cty Hwy C
Spring Green, WI 53588 - Nearest town
- Spring Green — about 2 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 43.1471, -90.0478
- Phone
- (608) 588-2116
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
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Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Wisconsin State Park System — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Wisconsin DNR 'Find a Park' directory (server-rendered Drupal view, ?page=0..5), filtered to /topic/parks/ property pages
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology