U.S. Forest Service · Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest · Gold Beach, OR

Lobster Creek Campground

Lobster Creek Campground has 7 campsites with picnic tables and fire pits: 3 tent sites and 4 tent/trailer sites). Located amidst trees and near the mighty Wild and Scenic Lower Rogue River, there is a boat launch that provides river access, and a gravel bar for day-use.

Open nowReservable · Recreation.gov7 sitesFrom $15 per nightTents only

More like this: reservable in Oregon · tent only in Oregon

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Lobster Creek Campground SignLobster Creek BridgeLobster Creek Campground
Photos courtesy of Rogue River-Siskiyou NF, Rogue River - Siskiyou, Forest Service Photography (Public domain) · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard, no hookups7
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Amenities & rules

EquipmentTents
FeesOvernight Camping: $15 per site per night; Additional Vehicle Fee: $5 per vehicle per day. NOTE: 50% discount for Interagency Senior and Access Pass holders on a single campsite. This discount does not apply to extra vehicle fees.
  • 7 campsites with picnic tables and fire pits: 3 tent sites and 4 tent/trailer sites
  • Flushing toilets
  • Picnic tables are available at each site
  • Garbage disposal is available on site.
  • There is a boat launch available.
  • Camp hosts are on site.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusOpen
ForestRogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
BookingFirst come, first served
FeesCamp Site: $15/night. Extra Vehicle: $5/night
RulesQuiet hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Campfires in developed fire pits only. Fireworks are prohibited. Dogs must be on leash. OHV/ATV use prohibited in the campground. Maximum length of stay: 14 days

Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Lobster Creek Campground40°50°60°70°January: 11.97 inches of precipitationFebruary: 9.68 inches of precipitationMarch: 10.31 inches of precipitationApril: 7.09 inches of precipitationMay: 3.45 inches of precipitationJune: 1.76 inches of precipitationJuly: 0.27 inches of precipitationAugust: 0.46 inches of precipitationSeptember: 1.41 inches of precipitationOctober: 4.91 inches of precipitationNovember: 10.69 inches of precipitationDecember: 13.18 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 48.7°F averageFebruary: 48.9°F averageMarch: 49.7°F averageApril: 51.4°F averageMay: 54.8°F averageJune: 57.7°F averageJuly: 60.6°F averageAugust: 60.9°F averageSeptember: 60.3°F averageOctober: 56.4°F averageNovember: 50.9°F averageDecember: 47.9°F average0 in5 in10 in15 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Gold Beach RS, 9 miles from the campground at 50 feet, station USC00353356 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 75 inches a year.

Getting there

From Gold Beach, Oregon, travel 10 miles East on County Road 595 and then Forest Road 33.

Nearest townGold Beach, Oregon
Coordinates42.5015° N, 124.2960° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearRogue Outdoor Store ↗8.5 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗14.8 mi

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Explore

Worth a stop

  • Frances Shrader Old Growth Trail #1172
  • Myrtle Tree Trail #1163
  • Lower Rogue River Trail #1168

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →

Trailheads within three miles

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Lobster Creek Campground?

Sites at Lobster Creek Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. First come, first served Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Lobster Creek Campground?

Overnight Camping: $15 per site per night; Additional Vehicle Fee: $5 per vehicle per day. NOTE: 50% discount for Interagency Senior and Access Pass holders on a single campsite. This discount does not apply to extra vehicle fees.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Lobster Creek Campground open right now?

Open as of Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Lobster Creek Campground have?

7 sites, including 7 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I bring an RV to Lobster Creek Campground?

Lobster Creek Campground is listed for tents only.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is the nearest town to Lobster Creek Campground?

Gold Beach, Oregon. Frances Shrader Old Growth Trail #1172

Source: Getting there

What if Lobster Creek Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Quosatana Campground (3.4 mi), Oak Flat Campground (13 mi, first-come), and Laird Lake Campground (14.6 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby