Lakeside Ranger District
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- best months
Is Lakeside Ranger District open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Lakeside Ranger District. It doesn't name Lakeside Ranger District, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
Scott Reservoir Recreation Site Closure - Lakeside RD
Agency closure covering Lakeside Ranger District · Order 03-01-07-26-001 · USFS · Lakeside Ranger District
Benny Creek Campground/Southfork Day Use Area Closure Order - Springerville Ranger District
Agency closure covering Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests · Order 03-01-25-06-004 · USFS · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests
Forest Road Conditions Alert
Agency alert covering Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests · USFS · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests
No Fire Restrictions
Agency alert covering Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests · USFS · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests
As of · Source: USFS · Lakeside Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Lakeside Ranger District
Best time to go · Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
Best time to visit Lakeside Ranger District
Best months: April–June and September–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.
Jan
45° / 20°
7 wet
Feb
48° / 22°
7 wet
Mar
55° / 26°
7 wet
Apr
62° / 32°
5 wet
May
71° / 38°
4 wet
Jun
82° / 46°
5 wet
Jul
82° / 52°
13 wet
Aug
80° / 51°
16 wet
Sep
76° / 46°
9 wet
Oct
66° / 34°
6 wet
Nov
55° / 27°
5 wet
Dec
45° / 19°
7 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Pinetop 2e, AZ, 3.6 mi away at 7,200 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Keep exploring — more waters worth the drive
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Lake of the Woods
~1 min drive
Lake of the Woods is a 14-acre lake near Lakeside, Arizona, at about 6,693 feet.
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Davis Dam Camp
~28 min drive
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Rainbow Lake
~1 min drive
Rainbow Lake is a 119-acre lake near Lake of the Woods, Arizona, at about 6,709 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
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Jaques Marsh
~4 min drive
Jaques Marsh is a 20-acre reservoir near Lakeside, Arizona, at about 6,722 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
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Pine Lake
~7 min drive
Pine Lake is a 6-acre lake near Pinetop, Arizona, at about 7,042 feet.
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Bootleg Lake
~10 min drive
Bootleg Lake is an 8-acre lake near Hondah, Arizona, at about 6,837 feet.
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Substation Tank
~13 min drive
Substation Tank is a 5-acre lake near Show Low, Arizona, at about 6,380 feet.
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McNary Tank
~14 min drive
McNary Tank is a 6-acre lake near McNary, Arizona, at about 7,301 feet.
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Long Lake
~15 min drive
Long Lake is a 548-acre lake near Show Low, Arizona, at about 6,330 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
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Fool Hollow Lake
~15 min drive
Fool Hollow Lake is a 5-acre lake near Show Low, Arizona, at about 6,327 feet.
