Crane Lake
- May–Oct
- best months
Is Crane Lake open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Kaibab National Forest. It doesn't name Crane Lake, so check the source for the area it covers (4 listed).
Heavy storm damages received - use extreme caution
Agency closure covering Kaibab National Forest · USFS · Kaibab National Forest
Christmas tree permits available online beginning October 8
Agency closure covering Kaibab National Forest · USFS · Kaibab National Forest
Forest Road 354 on Kaibab & Prescott NF Temporarily Closed for Repairs
Agency closure covering Kaibab National Forest · Order 03-07-26-02 · USFS · Kaibab National Forest
Effective April 17, 2026 - UPDATED - White Sage & Dragon Bravo Fires Temporary Area Closure
Agency closure covering North Kaibab Ranger District · Order 03-07-03-26-03 · USFS · North Kaibab Ranger District
As of · Source: USFS · Kaibab National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Crane Lake is a 6-acre lake near Marble Canyon, Arizona, at about 8,546 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Best time to go · May–Oct
Best time to visit Crane Lake
Best months: May–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
36° / 18°
7 wet
Feb
37° / 19°
7 wet
Mar
44° / 23°
6 wet
Apr
52° / 28°
4 wet
May
62° / 36°
4 wet
Jun
73° / 43°
3 wet
Jul
77° / 49°
8 wet
Aug
74° / 48°
11 wet
Sep
67° / 42°
7 wet
Oct
56° / 33°
5 wet
Nov
45° / 24°
5 wet
Dec
36° / 17°
6 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Bright Angel Rs, AZ, 22.1 mi away at 8,000 ft. The station sits about 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.
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