Arizona · Camping · Near Blue Ridge

Bear Canyon Lake and Camping Area

May–Oct
best months

Is Bear Canyon Lake and Camping Area open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. It doesn't name Bear Canyon Lake and Camping Area, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • At 7,743 ft
  • Black Mesa Ranger DistrictApache-Sitgreaves National Forests

Bear Canyon Lake and Camping Area is a campground in Arizona at about 7,743 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

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    Bear Canyon Lake and Camping Area

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    Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Creekside Steakhouse

    Restaurant

    Restaurant · 5.9 mi from Blue Ridge

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  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Bear Canyon Lake and Camping Area

    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.

    1. Jan

      45° / 17°

    2. Feb

      49° / 20°

    3. Mar

      55° / 25°

    4. Apr

      61° / 30°

    5. May

      70° / 38°

    6. Jun

      80° / 47°

    7. Jul

      83° / 55°

    8. Aug

      81° / 53°

    9. Sep

      76° / 46°

    10. Oct

      67° / 34°

    11. Nov

      55° / 24°

    12. Dec

      45° / 17°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Blue Ridge Rs, AZ, 17.6 mi away at 6,880 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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