Lewis Canyon
- 1
- sites
- Mar–Jul, Sep–Nov
- best months
Is Lewis Canyon open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. It doesn't name Lewis Canyon, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).
Temporary Emergency Closure
Agency closure covering Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests · Order 03-01-26-004 · USFS · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests
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 · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
- 1 site for group and tent and RV campingReservable on Recreation.gov
- At 6,485 ft
- Near LakesideLakeside Ranger District · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests
Lewis Canyon is a large single-group campsite located in the scenic White Mountains region of eastern Arizona. With several amenities and activities, including hiking and horseshoes, the facility is great for family gatherings and other large groups.
Local outfitters
- OK RV Park44 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Best time to go · Mar–Jul, Sep–Nov
Best time to visit Lewis Canyon
Best months: March–July and September–November. 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
46° / 24°
7 wet · 2 snow
Feb
51° / 27°
6 wet · 1 snow
Mar
58° / 31°
6 wet · 1 snow
Apr
65° / 37°
4 wet · 1 snow
May
74° / 44°
4 wet
Jun
84° / 54°
4 wet
Jul
85° / 59°
12 wet
Aug
83° / 58°
14 wet
Sep
78° / 52°
8 wet
Oct
68° / 41°
5 wet
Nov
56° / 31°
5 wet · 1 snow
Dec
46° / 23°
6 wet · 2 snow
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Show Low Ap, AZ, 13.4 mi away at 6,411 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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Lewis Canyon
1 site for group and tent and RV camping