Gecko

Is Gecko open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in White River National Forest. It doesn't name Gecko, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

• Green Mountain Reservoir and Ruedi boat ramps closed for the season

  Agency closure covering White River National Forest · USFS · White River National Forest

• Eagle-Thomasville (400), Burnt Mtn (506), plus NFSR 414 and 416 openings delayed to June 16

  Agency closure covering White River National Forest · USFS · White River National Forest

• FSR 314, Crystal River Road, open but be prepared for delays

  Agency alert covering White River National Forest · USFS · White River National Forest

• FSR 286, Radical Hill, is closed due to washouts and unsafe conditions

  Agency alert covering White River National Forest · USFS · White River National Forest

• White River National Forest lifting fire restrictions on Friday Sept. 25

  Agency alert covering White River National Forest · Order 2026 · USFS · White River National Forest

As of Oct 21, 7:30 pm MDT · Source: USFS · White River National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Gecko

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.

1. Jan

   36° / 15°

   10 wet

2. Feb

   43° / 20°

   10 wet

3. Mar

   53° / 28°

   10 wet

4. Apr

   61° / 35°

   11 wet

5. May

   71° / 44°

   10 wet

6. Jun

   83° / 51°

   7 wet

7. Jul

   89° / 59°

   7 wet

8. Aug

   87° / 58°

   9 wet

9. Sep

   79° / 50°

   8 wet

10. Oct

    65° / 38°

    8 wet

11. Nov

    49° / 27°

    8 wet

12. Dec

    36° / 16°

    9 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Shoshone, CO, 0.4 mi away at 5,992 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.