Forsyth Reservoir
- May–Sep
- best months
Is Forsyth Reservoir open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 2 alerts for Fishlake National Forest.
PST 66 Rock Canyon Trail Temporarily Closed
Agency alert covering Fishlake National Forest · USFS · Fishlake National Forest
TERMINATION OF STAGE 1 FIRE RESTRICTION ORDER
Agency alert covering Fishlake National Forest · Order 0408-26-10 · USFS · Fishlake National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Fishlake National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Forsyth Reservoir is a 166-acre reservoir near Koosharem, Utah, at about 7,971 feet.
Local outfitters
- Bowery Haven Resort10 mi away
- Sand Creek RV Park & Campground16 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Best time to go · May–Sep
Best time to visit Forsyth Reservoir
Best months: May–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
40° / 10°
4 wet
Feb
43° / 14°
4 wet
Mar
51° / 20°
4 wet
Apr
58° / 26°
4 wet
May
67° / 35°
5 wet
Jun
78° / 43°
3 wet
Jul
83° / 50°
7 wet
Aug
81° / 48°
8 wet
Sep
75° / 39°
5 wet
Oct
63° / 27°
4 wet
Nov
50° / 18°
3 wet
Dec
40° / 9°
4 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Loa, UT, 10.2 mi away at 7,070 ft. The station sits about 900 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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Deep Creek Lake
~12 min drive
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Paradise Valley Lake
~15 min drive
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Fish Lake
~19 min drive
Fish Lake is a 112-acre lake near Koosharem, Utah, at about 8,848 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
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Koosharem Reservoir
~30 min drive
Koosharem Reservoir is a 346-acre reservoir near Koosharem, Utah, at about 6,998 feet.
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Lost Lake
~35 min drive
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Rex Reservoir
~38 min drive
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Richfield Ranger District
~39 min drive
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Cook Lake
~41 min drive
Cook Lake is a 9-acre lake near Bicknell, Utah, at about 10,568 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Also worth it near here
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Forsyth Reservoir Boat Ramp Rec Site
~1 min drive
Cathedrals
~16 min drive
Cathedral Mountain
~16 min drive
Photo: J Zapell, Public domain (via Wikimedia Commons)Lakeshore
~16 min drive

