Arizona · Lake fishing · Mormon Lake · Near Blue Ridge

Chilson Tank

May–Oct
best months

Is Chilson Tank open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists an alert for Coconino National Forest.

  • West Fork Temporary Area Closure - Extension to 2/27/27

    Agency alert covering Coconino National Forest · Order 03-04-00-26-09 · USFS · Coconino National Forest

As of · Source: USFS · Coconino National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Chilson Tank is a 10-acre lake near Mormon Lake, Arizona, at about 7,399 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

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    Kinnikinick Lake Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 4.6 mi from the trail
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    Chipotle

    Fast food

    Open after 6
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    The Deserio Gallery

    Gallery

    Gallery · 22 mi from Blue Ridge

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  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Chilson Tank

    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

      40° / 19°

    2. Feb

      42° / 20°

    3. Mar

      49° / 25°

    4. Apr

      56° / 29°

    5. May

      65° / 36°

    6. Jun

      75° / 43°

    7. Jul

      78° / 51°

    8. Aug

      75° / 51°

    9. Sep

      70° / 44°

    10. Oct

      61° / 34°

    11. Nov

      50° / 25°

    12. Dec

      41° / 19°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Happy Jack Rs, AZ, 8.4 mi away at 7,480 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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