Alpine Ranger District
- Jun, Sep
- best months
Is Alpine Ranger District open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. It doesn't name Alpine Ranger District, 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.
The Alpine Ranger District is a Forest Service unit within the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests in eastern Arizona. It is a district of the national forest rather than a single trail or campsite, and it is not reservable as a whole. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Alpine run to highs around 69°F in May and 72°F in September, while July and August bring the most wet days, about 13 to 15, and lows near 47°F. That station sits about 380 feet below the district, so temperatures up high run a little cooler. Several trails and campgrounds lie within a few miles. Horse Ridge Trail #38 and the Red Hill hike are both about 3.7 miles away, and Raccoon Campground is about 7 miles off. Paddlers can reach the Black River, roughly 7.5 miles away.
Local outfitters
- Alpine Village RV Park9 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Best time to go · Jun, Sep
Best time to visit Alpine Ranger District
Best months: June and 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
46° / 15°
5 wet
Feb
48° / 18°
5 wet
Mar
54° / 23°
4 wet
Apr
61° / 26°
3 wet
May
69° / 31°
3 wet
Jun
78° / 39°
5 wet
Jul
78° / 47°
13 wet
Aug
76° / 46°
15 wet
Sep
72° / 39°
8 wet
Oct
64° / 30°
5 wet
Nov
54° / 22°
3 wet
Dec
46° / 16°
5 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Alpine, AZ, 9.1 mi away at 8,050 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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