Ford Lake

Is Ford Lake open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Mojave National Preserve. It doesn't name Ford Lake, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

• Kelso Depot Visitor Center closed

  Park closure covering Mojave National Preserve · NPS · Mojave National Preserve

• Hart Mine Road Closed

  Park closure covering Mojave National Preserve · NPS · Mojave National Preserve

• Road Damage/Debris on Road

  Park alert covering Mojave National Preserve · NPS · Mojave National Preserve

• Do not pick up hitchhikers

  Park alert covering Mojave National Preserve · NPS · Mojave National Preserve

As of Oct 23, 10:30 pm PDT · Source: NPS · Mojave National Preserve. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Ford Lake

Best months: February–May and September–November. 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

   54° / 40°

   5 wet

2. Feb

   55° / 41°

   5 wet

3. Mar

   62° / 45°

   4 wet

4. Apr

   68° / 50°

   2 wet

5. May

   77° / 58°

   1 wet

6. Jun

   87° / 69°

   1 wet

7. Jul

   92° / 73°

   2 wet

8. Aug

   91° / 72°

   3 wet

9. Sep

   85° / 68°

   3 wet

10. Oct

    74° / 57°

    2 wet

11. Nov

    62° / 47°

    3 wet

12. Dec

    53° / 40°

    4 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mitchell Caverns, CA, 18.1 mi away at 4,350 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.