Big Dry Lake
- Apr–May, Sep–Oct
- best months
Is Big Dry Lake open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Lakeside Ranger District. It doesn't name Big Dry Lake, 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.
Big Dry Lake is a 17-acre lake near Taylor, Arizona, at about 5,894 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Best time to go · Apr–May, Sep–Oct
Best time to visit Big Dry Lake
Best months: April–May 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
50° / 20°
4 wet
Feb
55° / 23°
4 wet
Mar
62° / 28°
4 wet
Apr
69° / 33°
3 wet
May
78° / 41°
2 wet
Jun
88° / 48°
3 wet
Jul
90° / 58°
8 wet
Aug
88° / 56°
9 wet
Sep
83° / 49°
5 wet
Oct
72° / 36°
4 wet
Nov
60° / 26°
4 wet
Dec
49° / 20°
4 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Snowflake, AZ, 8.1 mi away at 5,642 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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