Gonzalez Lake
- May–Oct
- best months
Caution at last check
Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 19 h ago
Is Gonzalez Lake open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Kaibab National Forest. It doesn't name Gonzalez Lake, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).
Heavy storm damages received - use extreme caution
Agency closure covering Kaibab National Forest · USFS · Kaibab National Forest
Christmas tree permits available online beginning October 8
Agency closure covering Kaibab National Forest · USFS · Kaibab National Forest
Forest Road 354 on Kaibab & Prescott NF Temporarily Closed for Repairs
Agency closure covering Kaibab National Forest · Order 03-07-26-02 · USFS · Kaibab National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Kaibab National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Gonzalez Lake is a lake near Williams, Arizona, at about 6,731 feet.
Local outfitters
- Grand Canyon Gateway RV Parkunder a mile away
- Rancho Sedona RV Park37 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Best time to go · May–Oct
Best time to visit Gonzalez Lake
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.
Jan
47° / 21°
6 wet · 4 snow
Feb
49° / 23°
6 wet · 4 snow
Mar
56° / 27°
6 wet · 3 snow
Apr
62° / 31°
4 wet · 2 snow
May
71° / 39°
4 wet
Jun
82° / 48°
4 wet
Jul
84° / 54°
10 wet
Aug
82° / 52°
12 wet
Sep
76° / 47°
7 wet
Oct
67° / 36°
4 wet
Nov
56° / 28°
4 wet · 2 snow
Dec
47° / 21°
6 wet · 3 snow
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Williams, AZ, 1.3 mi away at 6,909 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Keep exploring — more waters worth the drive
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City Reservoir
~3 min drive
City Reservoir is a 6-acre reservoir near Williams, Arizona, at about 6,975 feet.
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Williams Ranger District
~3 min drive
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Kaibab Lake Sites And Group Areas
~5 min drive
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Holden Lake
~4 min drive
Holden Lake is a 32-acre lake near Williams, Arizona, at about 6,997 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
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Davenport Lake
~12 min drive
Davenport Lake is a 420-acre lake near Williams, Arizona, at about 6,935 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
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Coleman Lake
~13 min drive
Coleman Lake is a 79-acre lake near Williams, Arizona, at about 7,157 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
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McHat Tank
~16 min drive
McHat Tank is a 7-acre lake near Williams, Arizona, at about 6,894 feet.
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Mineral Lake
~17 min drive
Mineral Lake is a 23-acre lake near Parks, Arizona, at about 6,908 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
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Scholz Lake
~20 min drive
Scholz Lake is a 73-acre lake near Parks, Arizona, at about 6,740 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
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Smoot Lake
~27 min drive
Smoot Lake is a 48-acre lake near Williams, Arizona, at about 6,368 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

