While the area is unlikely to be a primary birding destination, birders who come for the view may be pleasantly surprised by the diversity of habitats and bird species offered in a small site.  In addition to the overlook trail, a short service road leads from CR 460 across the railroad; walking along this road you may find woodland species, as well as birds on the brushy margin of the railroad right-of-way, and then several species of swallows in season at the river’s edge. 

A surprising number of warbler species have been recorded at this site, and migrants of all sorts may occur. 

This small conservation area is of interest primarily for its namesake geological feature, a prominent rock bluff in the Mississippi River.  The rock is accessible only by boat, except when the river level falls below 1.5 feet at the Chester gauge, when it is possible to walk out to it.

From Altenburg, take Route A east, then County Road 460 and follow this road south to the area. Road access to the area is difficult when the Mississippi River Chester Gauge is 32 feet or higher.

A short and well-maintained trail leads up to a small deck that provides a picturesque view of Tower Rock.