Sinkhole Cg
- Apr–Oct
- best months
Is Sinkhole Cg open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. It doesn't name Sinkhole Cg, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
Temporary Emergency Closure
Agency closure covering Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests · Order 03-01-26-004 · USFS · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests
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.
- At 7,550 ft
- Black Mesa Ranger DistrictApache-Sitgreaves National Forests
Located in the ponderosa pine forest, this campground is within walking distance of Willow Springs Lake which provides boating and fishing opportunities. Hiking and mountain biking opportunities are nearby in the non-motorized Wildlife Area. The General Crook National Recreation Trail is also within a mile of the campground. Be prepared for rain, often heavy, through July and August. Expect cool to cold nighttime temperatures. Natural Features:Sinkhole Campground is surrounded by ponderosa pines. The roads and spurs within the campground are chip-seal. Recreation: Fishing and boating are available at nearby Willow Springs Lake which is approximately one mile from the campground. Facilities: Sinkhole Campground has 26 sites (sites 14 through 26 are available for advanced reservation). Sites 1 through 13 are first-come, first served. There are two accessible sites, two double sites and the rest are single sites. All sites are back-in. Each site offers a campfire ring with grill and picnic table. Additional amenities include accessible vault toilets, drinking water and trash service. A camp host is available at the site.Nearby Attractions:Woods Canyon Lakes is located approximately 10 miles west off of Forest Roads 300 and 105. The Woods Canyon Lake Store and Marinaoffers boat and kayak rentals. Gas, phone and groceries are available approximately four miles east at Forest Lakes.For a map of this campground.
Best time to go · Apr–Oct
Best time to visit Sinkhole Cg
Best months: April–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
46° / 20°
Feb
50° / 23°
Mar
57° / 28°
Apr
64° / 32°
May
71° / 39°
Jun
82° / 48°
Jul
83° / 56°
Aug
81° / 55°
Sep
75° / 47°
Oct
67° / 36°
Nov
55° / 27°
Dec
46° / 20°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Heber (Black Mesa) Rs, AZ, 19.7 mi away at 6,590 ft. The station sits about 1,000 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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