Pine Lake
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- best months
Is Pine Lake open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. It doesn't name Pine Lake, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).
Temporary Emergency Closure
Agency closure covering Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests · Order 03-01-26-004 · USFS · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests
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 · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Pine Lake is a 6-acre lake near Pinetop, Arizona, at about 7,042 feet.
Local outfitters
- Alpine Village RV Park49 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Best time to go · Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
Best time to visit Pine Lake
Best months: April–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° / 20°
7 wet
Feb
48° / 22°
7 wet
Mar
55° / 26°
7 wet
Apr
62° / 32°
5 wet
May
71° / 38°
4 wet
Jun
82° / 46°
5 wet
Jul
82° / 52°
13 wet
Aug
80° / 51°
16 wet
Sep
76° / 46°
9 wet
Oct
66° / 34°
6 wet
Nov
55° / 27°
5 wet
Dec
45° / 19°
7 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Pinetop 2e, AZ, 1 mi away at 7,200 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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