Oregon · Hiking

Lawson Creek

2.4 mi
round trip
1,953 ft
climb
2,627 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr–Jun, Oct
best months

Is Lawson Creek open right now?

No closures listed

The Forest Service lists no closures for Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests.

As of · Source: USFS · Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Lawson Creek is a 2.4-mile out-and-back hike in the Gold Beach Ranger District of the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests in Oregon, managed by the Forest Service. The trail rises from about 1,710 feet to a high point of 2,627 feet, with a total elevation gain of 1,953 feet over the round trip. The steepest stretch comes at about 1.1 miles in, where the grade reaches 31 percent. The route is rated moderate, and the trail surface is natural. Bikes and horses are both allowed, but the trail is not accessible. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Cave Junction show May highs around 76°F and September highs around 87°F, while July and August average about 94°F. That station sits roughly 1,250 feet lower than the trail's high point, so temperatures up top run cooler. The hike takes about two hours. Oak Flat Campground/Gravel Bar is about 3.4 miles away, and Pine Grove and Game Lake are both within about 3.5 miles.

Local outfitters

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Jun, Oct

    Best time to visit Lawson Creek

    Best months: April–June and October. 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

      49° / 32°

      17 wet · 1 snow

    2. Feb

      55° / 33°

      15 wet · 1 snow

    3. Mar

      60° / 34°

      16 wet · 1 snow

    4. Apr

      67° / 37°

      12 wet

    5. May

      76° / 42°

      8 wet

    6. Jun

      83° / 46°

      4 wet

    7. Jul

      94° / 52°

      2 wet

    8. Aug

      94° / 49°

      1 wet

    9. Sep

      87° / 44°

      3 wet

    10. Oct

      72° / 39°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      55° / 36°

      15 wet

    12. Dec

      47° / 33°

      18 wet · 1 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Cave Junction 1 Wnw, OR, 34 mi away at 1,377 ft. The station sits about 1,300 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. 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

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