Washington · Lake fishing · Ronald

Cle Elum Lake

May–Oct
best months

Is Cle Elum Lake open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 6 alerts for Cle Elum Ranger District.

As of · Source: USFS · Cle Elum Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Cle Elum Lake is a 12-acre lake near Ronald, Washington, at about 2,453 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

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  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Cle Elum Lake

    Best months: May–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

      35° / 25°

    2. Feb

      40° / 25°

    3. Mar

      46° / 29°

    4. Apr

      52° / 32°

    5. May

      61° / 39°

    6. Jun

      67° / 45°

    7. Jul

      75° / 50°

    8. Aug

      76° / 50°

    9. Sep

      69° / 43°

    10. Oct

      56° / 35°

    11. Nov

      43° / 29°

    12. Dec

      35° / 25°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Easton, WA, 7.3 mi away at 2,170 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

    Closures we've recorded since August 2026

    • Cle Elum River Restoration Area Closure on the Cle Elum Ranger District

      Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest · Order dated July 6, 2026; seen Aug 23, 2026, no lift recorded · Forest Service

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