Lake Hole
- May–Jun, Sep–Oct
- best months
Is Lake Hole open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Lakeside Ranger District. It doesn't name Lake Hole, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
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 · Lakeside Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Lake Hole is a 9-acre lake near Vernon, Arizona, at about 6,965 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Local outfitters
- Alpine Village RV Park45 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Best time to go · May–Jun, Sep–Oct
Best time to visit Lake Hole
Best months: May–June and September–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
45° / 21°
8 wet
Feb
47° / 23°
7 wet
Mar
53° / 27°
8 wet
Apr
60° / 30°
5 wet
May
69° / 38°
4 wet
Jun
80° / 47°
5 wet
Jul
80° / 52°
14 wet
Aug
77° / 52°
16 wet
Sep
73° / 46°
10 wet
Oct
64° / 36°
6 wet
Nov
54° / 28°
6 wet
Dec
45° / 21°
7 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mc Nary 2n, AZ, 11.8 mi away at 7,340 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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Martinez Lake
~17 min drive
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Harris Lake
~17 min drive
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CC Lake
~18 min drive
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Duck Lake
~23 min drive
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