About Chriss Lake
A small fishing lake on Boulder Mountain accessible by hikers, bikers and horse riders via the Chriss Lake Trail #016. There are several other fishing lakes in the area including Green Lake, Deer Creek Lake, and Mooseman Reservoir.
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Chriss Lake
Boulder, Utah · Garfield County · Facility
A small fishing lake on Boulder Mountain accessible by hikers, bikers and horse riders via the Chriss Lake Trail #016. There are several other fishing lakes in the area including Green Lake, Deer Creek Lake, and Mooseman Reservoir.
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38.02800, -111.40500
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Weather at Chriss Lake
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Overcast
38°/26°
🌬 13mph
↑ 6:53 AM ↓ 5:24 PM
Wed
Mostly Clear
35°/30°
💧 5%🌬 19mph
↑ 6:54 AM ↓ 5:23 PM
Thu
Overcast
37°/27°
🌬 15mph
↑ 6:55 AM ↓ 5:22 PM
Fri
Overcast
42°/28°
🌬 9mph
↑ 6:56 AM ↓ 5:21 PM
Sat
Clear
46°/30°
🌬 8mph
↑ 6:57 AM ↓ 5:20 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
Plan Your Visit to Chriss Lake
Heading to Chriss Lake? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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