Oregon · Camping

Sq___ Lakes

Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
best months

Caution at last check

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 13 h ago

Is Sq___ Lakes open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Siskiyou Mountains Ranger District. It doesn't name Sq___ Lakes, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Siskiyou Mountains Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • At 3,098 ft
  • Siskiyou Mountains Ranger DistrictRogue River-Siskiyou National Forests

Sq___ Lakes is one of more popular areas in the Applegate Recreation Area! If you want to get away from it all and really enjoy the beauty of southwest Oregon, Sq___ Lakes is the ideal opportunity for that. The air is clean and the water fresh,and at night, the stars are bright!Hiking and fishing top the list of recreational opportunities at Sq___ Lakes Campground. Two mountain lakes, a river and a handful of hiking trails are accessible from the campground. Anglers enjoy the remote location and scenic backdrop of two natural lakes, providing excellent fishing opportunities for coldwater and warmwater species. Sq___ Lake, larger than its sister, sustains rainbow and cutthroat trout, yellow perch, brown bullhead and black bass. Little Sq___ Lake provides a rare fishery for 8-11" wild, native coastal cutthroat trout. A 0.25-mile hiking trail connects the lakes. Motors are not permitted on the lakes. From the campground, Little Sq___ Trail is a 1-mile interpretive hike that provides visitors with many opportunities for picnicking and swimming. The 2-mile Summit Lake Trail travels through a mixed conifer forest and small water crossings. Paddle boats alone are allowed on the lake, making it a great place to canoe or raft and check out the wildlife.Sq___ Lakes Campground contains 10 individual sites and five group sites. All sites are walk-in and designated for tent camping only. They are reachable by walking on foot trails from the parking area. Vehicles must be parked outside the gated area, and all personal belongings must be carried to the campsite. The closest campsites are approximately 1/4 mile from parking and the farthest campsites are approximately 1.5 miles from parking. During specific hours (variable), the concessionaire does offer an ATV portage service for your camping gear. They do not transport people. This service is at the discretion of the Camp Host, and charged at $10 per trip. Picnic tables, campfire rings and vault toilets are provided. Drinking wa

Local outfitters

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  • Best time to go · Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit Sq___ Lakes

    Best months: March–June and September–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      50° / 30°

    2. Feb

      55° / 31°

    3. Mar

      60° / 33°

    4. Apr

      65° / 36°

    5. May

      75° / 42°

    6. Jun

      82° / 47°

    7. Jul

      92° / 52°

    8. Aug

      91° / 51°

    9. Sep

      85° / 45°

    10. Oct

      72° / 38°

    11. Nov

      56° / 33°

    12. Dec

      49° / 30°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Ruch, OR, 13 mi away at 1,550 ft. The station sits about 1,500 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

    Closures we've recorded since August 2026

    • Stage 2 Public Use Fire Restrictions (Forest-wide)

      Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests · Order dated September 4, 2026; seen Sep 3, 2026 → lifted Oct 28, 2026 · Forest Service

    • Stage 3 Public Use Fire Restrictions (Forest-wide)

      Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests · Order dated July 17, 2026; seen Aug 23, 2026 → lifted Sep 3, 2026 · Forest Service