Lake Montezuma

Is Lake Montezuma open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Coconino National Forest. It doesn't name Lake Montezuma, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

• West Fork Temporary Area Closure - Extended

  Agency closure covering Coconino National Forest · Order 03-04-00-26-007 · USFS · Coconino National Forest

• Banjo Bill Picnic Area Closure

  Agency closure covering Red Rock Ranger District · Order 03-04-06-25-01 · USFS · Red Rock Ranger District

• West Sedona Camping and Campfire Restrictions

  Agency alert covering Red Rock Ranger District · Order 03-04-06-26-04 · USFS · Red Rock Ranger District

• Sedona/ Oak Creek Canyon Camping and Campfire Restrictions

  Agency alert covering Red Rock Ranger District · Order 03-04-06-23-03 · USFS · Red Rock Ranger District

As of Oct 24, 10:20 am MST · Source: USFS · Coconino National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Lake Montezuma

Best months: March–April and October–November. 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

   61° / 26°

   5 wet

2. Feb

   65° / 29°

   5 wet

3. Mar

   72° / 35°

   4 wet

4. Apr

   79° / 40°

   3 wet

5. May

   88° / 47°

   2 wet

6. Jun

   98° / 54°

   2 wet

7. Jul

   101° / 64°

   6 wet

8. Aug

   99° / 63°

   7 wet

9. Sep

   93° / 55°

   5 wet

10. Oct

    82° / 43°

    3 wet

11. Nov

    69° / 31°

    3 wet

12. Dec

    59° / 25°

    4 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Montezuma Castle Nm, AZ, 3.6 mi away at 3,180 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.