Gator Pond

Is Gator Pond open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in San Juan National Forest. It doesn't name Gator Pond, so check the source for the area it covers.

• Multiple roads and trails damaged by flooding on SJNF

  Agency closure covering San Juan National Forest · USFS · San Juan National Forest

• Bear Activity High Across San Juan National Forest

  Agency alert covering San Juan National Forest · USFS · San Juan National Forest

• Cascade Flume Safety Closure

  Agency alert covering Columbine Ranger District · Order 02-13-08-25-07 · USFS · Columbine Ranger District

As of Oct 21, 5:55 pm MDT · Source: USFS · San Juan National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Gator Pond

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.

1. Jan

   37° / 9°

   9 wet

2. Feb

   40° / 11°

   8 wet

3. Mar

   47° / 19°

   8 wet

4. Apr

   54° / 26°

   7 wet

5. May

   63° / 35°

   8 wet

6. Jun

   75° / 43°

   7 wet

7. Jul

   79° / 49°

   14 wet

8. Aug

   76° / 48°

   16 wet

9. Sep

   70° / 41°

   11 wet

10. Oct

    59° / 32°

    8 wet

11. Nov

    46° / 22°

    7 wet

12. Dec

    37° / 13°

    8 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Lemon Dam, CO, 12.8 mi away at 8,110 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.