Facility · Arizona ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Kaibab National Forest (NF) · Open Access
Elevations range from 6,000 feet to over 8,000 feet. The name originates from the profile of a prominent ridge that appears from the distance as a "saddle", horn and all. Vegetation is diverse. It ranges from pinyon pine - Utah juniper in the lower areas to mixed conifers in the highlands. The lower elevations provide valuable mule deer winter range, whereas the higher elevations of the southern portion provide summer habitat for deer and blue grouse. In the upper portion of House Rock Valley a herd of buffalo roam.
36.39610, -112.00986 · 36°23'45.9"N 112°0'35.5"W
Typically 77°F in Jul, down to 36°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 36 | 37 | 44 | 52 | 62 | 73 | 77 | 74 | 67 | 56 | 45 | 36 |
| Low °F | 18 | 19 | 23 | 28 | 36 | 43 | 49 | 48 | 42 | 33 | 24 | 17 |
| Precip in | 3.6 | 3.5 | 3.0 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 1.8 | 2.8 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 1.9 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 12.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
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