Three Lakes
- May–Oct
- best months
Is Three Lakes open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Kaibab National Forest. It doesn't name Three Lakes, 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.
Three Lakes is a 9-acre lake near Marble Canyon, Arizona, at about 8,284 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Local outfitters
- Thunderbird Resort48 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Best time to go · May–Oct
Best time to visit Three Lakes
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, 30.5 mi away at 8,000 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Keep exploring — more waters worth the drive
SEE
El Tovar Hotel
~1h 9m drive
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Crane Lake
~15 min drive
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.
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Spencer Number Two Reservoir
~53 min drive
Spencer Number Two Reservoir is a 20-acre reservoir near Kanab, Utah, at about 4,881 feet.
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Johnson Lakes
~56 min drive
Johnson Lakes is a 5-acre lake near Kanab, Utah, at about 5,437 feet. It is managed by the Bureau of Land Management.
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Hole Reservoir
~1h 19m drive
Hole Reservoir is a 9-acre reservoir near Tuba City, Arizona, at about 5,694 feet.
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Nipple Lake
~1h 19m drive
Nipple Lake is a 92-acre lake near Kanab, Utah, at about 5,570 feet. It is managed by the Bureau of Land Management.
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Tusayan Ranger District
~1h 17m drive
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Rain Tank
~1h 23m drive
Rain Tank is an 8-acre lake near Tusayan, Arizona, at about 6,520 feet.
Also worth it near here
BED
National Forest Free Camping
~3 min drive
SEE
Kaibab Plateau-North Rim Parkway
~9 min drive
Kai-Vav-Wi Nature Trail #34
~9 min drive
RIDE
Arizona Trail
~11 min drive
Trail Canyon
~20 min drive
