Hawn State Park & Pickle Creek, MO
Today’s Forecast:
Today’s Report:
Hiking
Good for hiking. High near 46°F. Light wind (12 mph).
- Temp: Marginal weather factor
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Camping
Excellent for camping. High near 46°F. Light wind (12 mph).
- Temp: Marginal weather factor
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
About Hawn State Park & Pickle Creek
The destination brings together Whispering Pines, Pickle Creek Natural Area and Hawn developed and backpack camping, with a representative land point chosen for local weather context.
Planning an Outing
Use the forecast to evaluate slick sandstone, creek crossings, storm debris, heat, fire restrictions and daylight, then confirm the operating rule for the precise part of this Whispering Pines, Pickle Creek Natural Area and Hawn developed and backpack camping you intend to use.
Destination-Specific Access
Pickle Creek does not justify fishing or paddling; camping uses the park’s documented developed and backpack sites.
Weather Tips
- For this Whispering Pines, Pickle Creek Natural Area and Hawn developed and backpack camping, read the gauge trend and upstream rainfall because current and floating debris can change after local skies clear.
- Before camping at Whispering Pines, Pickle Creek Natural Area and Hawn developed and backpack camping, confirm loops, water service and gate hours with the managing agency.
Nearby Towns and Areas
- Whispering Pines Trail
- Pickle Creek
- Hawn Campground
- Ste. Genevieve
Adjust the Day to the Forecast
Delay campsite setup until warned wind or lightning passes.
7-Day Forecast
Weather by Season
Winter
Winter use depends less on the calendar than on heat; check the managing agency after each freeze-thaw cycle.
Spring
Repeated spring storms elevate slick sandstone and creek crossings; closures may persist after local rain ends.
Summer
Morning conditions may be manageable before heat and creek crossings build, so keep the afternoon plan flexible.
Fall
Seasonal services taper as slick sandstone remains possible, so confirm gates and facilities before a late-day visit.
Key Climate Data Points
- Local climate: This local planning area has an annual average temperature near 56–59°F, receives about 42–48 inches of precipitation and records typically 8–16 inches.
- Wettest season: Spring.
- Driest season: Late summer or early fall.
- Annual average temperature: Near 56–59°f.
- Annual snowfall: Typically 8–16 inches.