Elkhorn Lake

Is Elkhorn Lake open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in George Washington and Jefferson National Forest. It doesn't name Elkhorn Lake, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

• Road Closures James River and Warm Springs Ranger District

  Agency closure covering George Washington and Jefferson National Forest · USFS · George Washington and Jefferson National Forest

• Bolar Mountain Recreation Area - Twin Ridge Road Closure

  Agency closure covering George Washington and Jefferson National Forest · USFS · George Washington and Jefferson National Forest

• Virginia Creeper National Recreation Trail Closure Update

  Agency alert covering George Washington and Jefferson National Forest · USFS · George Washington and Jefferson National Forest

• Mount Rogers National Recreation Area: Forest Service Road 84 Closed Beginning 9/1/25

  Agency alert covering George Washington and Jefferson National Forest · USFS · George Washington and Jefferson National Forest

As of Oct 25, 11:55 pm EDT · Source: USFS · George Washington and Jefferson National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Elkhorn Lake

Best months: August–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

   42° / 23°

   10 wet · 3 snow

2. Feb

   46° / 24°

   9 wet · 3 snow

3. Mar

   54° / 30°

   12 wet · 2 snow

4. Apr

   65° / 40°

   13 wet

5. May

   73° / 50°

   14 wet

6. Jun

   82° / 60°

   13 wet

7. Jul

   86° / 64°

   12 wet

8. Aug

   84° / 62°

   12 wet

9. Sep

   78° / 55°

   10 wet

10. Oct

    67° / 43°

    10 wet

11. Nov

    56° / 32°

    10 wet · 1 snow

12. Dec

    46° / 26°

    11 wet · 2 snow

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Dale Enterprise, VA, 18.2 mi away at 1,358 ft. The station sits about 700 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.