Snow Lake
- May, Sep–Oct
- best months
Is Snow Lake open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Gila National Forest. It doesn't name Snow Lake, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
Beaverhead Water Non-Potable
Agency closure covering Gila National Forest · USFS · Gila National Forest
Ben Lilly and Willow Creek Campground Closure
Agency closure covering Reserve Ranger District · Order 03-06-06-26-001 · USFS · Reserve Ranger District
Harmful algae detected in Lake Roberts
Agency alert covering Gila National Forest · USFS · Gila National Forest
Potentially Dangerous Animal Encounters
Agency alert covering Gila National Forest · USFS · Gila National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Gila National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Snow Lake is a 94-acre lake near Glenwood, New Mexico, at about 7,329 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Local outfitters
- Silver City RV Park46 mi away
- Alpine Village RV Park47 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Best time to go · May, Sep–Oct
Best time to visit Snow Lake
Best months: May 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
57° / 17°
Feb
61° / 19°
Mar
67° / 24°
Apr
75° / 28°
May
81° / 35°
Jun
91° / 44°
Jul
92° / 53°
Aug
89° / 52°
Sep
85° / 45°
Oct
76° / 33°
Nov
65° / 24°
Dec
57° / 17°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Reserve Rs, NM, 25.8 mi away at 5,847 ft. The station sits about 1,500 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Keep exploring — more waters worth the drive
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Snow Lake Boat Launch
Next door
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Luna Lake Day Use Area
~1h 15m drive
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Alpine Ranger District
~1h 22m drive
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Ghost Lake
~29 min drive
Ghost Lake is a 29-acre lake near Datil, New Mexico, at about 7,547 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
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Luna Lake
~1h 16m drive
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Lake Roberts Boat Launch
~57 min drive
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Henry Ford Tank
~1h 1m drive
Henry Ford Tank is a 6-acre lake near Datil, New Mexico, at about 7,561 feet.
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Underwood Lake
~1h 17m drive
Underwood Lake is a 16-acre lake near Luna, New Mexico, at about 8,702 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
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El Caso Lake
~1h 19m drive
El Caso Lake is a 20-acre lake near Quemado, New Mexico, at about 8,572 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
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Hawkwest Tank
~1h 22m drive
Hawkwest Tank is a 6-acre pond near Blue, Arizona, at about 8,170 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
