Strawberry Lake
- Jul–Sep
- best months
Caution at last check
Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 13 h ago
Is Strawberry Lake open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 6 alerts for Gifford Pinchot National Forest.
Fire Restrictions
Agency alert covering Gifford Pinchot National Forest · USFS · Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Seasonal Road Closures
Agency alert covering Gifford Pinchot National Forest · USFS · Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Road Repairs & Road Closures in 2026
Agency alert covering Gifford Pinchot National Forest · USFS · Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Washout on Forest Road 93
Agency alert covering Gifford Pinchot National Forest · USFS · Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Upper State Route 504 closed at milepost 45.2 due to large slide
Agency alert covering Gifford Pinchot National Forest · USFS · Gifford Pinchot National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Strawberry Lake is an 8-acre lake near Carson, Washington, at about 4,743 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Local outfitters
- Riffe Lake Campground21 mi away
- RiversEdge RV Park & Camping40 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Best time to go · Jul–Sep
Best time to visit Strawberry Lake
Best months: July–September. 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
34° / 24°
Feb
34° / 23°
Mar
36° / 24°
Apr
40° / 26°
May
48° / 33°
Jun
54° / 37°
Jul
62° / 44°
Aug
64° / 45°
Sep
57° / 41°
Oct
46° / 33°
Nov
37° / 26°
Dec
33° / 22°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Rainier Paradise Rs, WA, 35.1 mi away at 5,427 ft. The station sits about 700 ft higher than this place, so expect it a little warmer here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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Blue Lake
~19 min drive
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~35 min drive
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~42 min drive
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Mayfield Lake
~47 min drive
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Forlorn Lakes
~50 min drive
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LeConte Lake
~54 min drive
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Goat Lake
~56 min drive
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