Harris Lake
- May–Jun, Sep
- best months
Is Harris Lake open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. It doesn't name Harris Lake, so check the source for the area it covers.
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 · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Harris Lake is a 38-acre lake near Vernon, Arizona, at about 8,691 feet.
Local outfitters
- Alpine Village RV Park35 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Best time to go · May–Jun, Sep
Best time to visit Harris Lake
Best months: May–June and September. 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
43° / 14°
5 wet
Feb
45° / 16°
5 wet
Mar
50° / 22°
5 wet
Apr
57° / 26°
3 wet
May
66° / 33°
4 wet
Jun
76° / 41°
5 wet
Jul
76° / 47°
14 wet
Aug
73° / 46°
16 wet
Sep
70° / 41°
8 wet
Oct
61° / 30°
5 wet
Nov
51° / 21°
4 wet
Dec
43° / 14°
5 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Greer, AZ, 13.2 mi away at 8,275 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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