Lakes Of The Valley overview
Lakes Of The Valley
Visitors to Lakes of the Valley come to enjoy the beautiful scenery and unique geological formations. This area is particularly popular with hikers, who can explore the trails that wind around the lakes and through the surrounding hills. Birdwatchers also enjoy visiting the area, as there are many different species of birds that make their home here.
One of the most unique things about Lakes of the Valley is the opportunity to see the petrified wood that is so famous in the national park. Many of the trees that were once standing in this area were buried under layers of sediment and volcanic ash, which over time transformed them into beautiful stone. Visitors can see these petrified trees up close and learn about the fascinating geological processes that created them.
Overall, Lakes of the Valley is a must-see destination for anyone visiting Petrified Forest National Park. With its stunning scenery, hiking trails, and unique geological formations, this area offers something for everyone.
Plan your visit down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, campgrounds, fishing spots, and other landmarks so a quick visit can grow into a full day.
Parks
- Tuzigoot National Monument
- Dead Horse Ranch State Park
- Cottonwood Kids Park
- Jerome State Historic Park
- Wilderness Sycamore Canyon
- Windmill Park
Campgrounds
- Dead Horse Ranch State Park
- Mingus Mountain Campground
- Mingus Mountain
- Coconino National Forest
- Playground Group Campground
- Thousand Trails Rd Dispersed
Responsible visitation & Leave No Trace
- Know before you go
- Check the operator's site (BLM, NPS, state agency, or private owner) for access rules, permits, and seasonal closures before driving out.
- Stay on trail
- Many points of interest sit in fragile ecosystems. Stick to marked paths to protect vegetation and prevent erosion.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe from a distance, never feed wildlife, and give nesting birds and denning mammals plenty of space.
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you. Remote sites often have no trash service.
- Leave what you find
- Don't take rocks, plants, fossils, or artifacts. Federal law protects cultural and natural resources on public land.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Lakes Of The Valley as a favorite, set a weather threshold (precipitation, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Lakes Of The Valley
What is Lakes Of The Valley?
A point of interest in Arizona tracked by Snoflo -- typically a scenic landmark, named summit, monument, or viewpoint.
How fresh is the weather data?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from NOAA / yr.no public feeds.
When is the best time to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation.
How do I get there?
Tap Directions in the hero above for Google Maps driving directions, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the spot.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this POI, set a threshold (temperature, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other points of interest near here
Snoflo-tracked landmarks within driving distance of Lakes Of The Valley.