Cross Timbers State Park & Toronto Lake, KS

Today’s Forecast:

Today’s Report:

About Cross Timbers State Park & Toronto Lake

Visitors use this forecast for the Woodson County park, Chautauqua Hills and named shared trails, camping, ramps and reservoir; conditions can change quickly between sheltered and exposed facilities.

Planning an Outing

Review humidity, heavy rain, saturated trails, lake wind, flash flooding, insects and lightning before leaving. For the Cross Timbers State Park planning area, the representative point cannot replace the applicable trail, water, campground or venue notice.

Destination-Specific Access

Chautauqua Hills is the 11-mile designated hike/MTB anchor; Ancient Trees is foot-only. Permits and closures apply, and page coverage remains within the Woodson County visitor cluster.

Weather Tips

• Across the Woodson County park, Chautauqua Hills and named shared trails, camping, ramps and reservoir, compare wind direction with open-water fetch; short, steep waves can build before rain arrives.
• Within the Woodson County park, Chautauqua Hills and named shared trails, camping, ramps and reservoir, honor posted wet-trail closures and keep bicycles off hiking-only routes.
• Before camping at the Woodson County park, Chautauqua Hills and named shared trails, camping, ramps and reservoir, confirm loops, water service and gate hours with the managing agency.

Nearby Towns and Areas

• Cross Timbers State Park
• Chautauqua Hills Trail
• Toronto Lake
• Toronto

Adjust the Day to the Forecast

Move to shore or a short protected trail when wind, waves, flow or access is unsuitable; otherwise, replace natural-surface riding with a paved route when trails are closed.

7-Day Forecast

Weather by Season

Winter

Ice is variable and never implied safe by air temperature alone where heavy rain matters; use managing-agency notices and stay off uncertain surfaces.

Spring

Saturated ground, fast runoff and severe weather can alter insects and lightning within hours; keep a shorter alternative ready.

Summer

Shade and water are uneven across the selected water-and-shore access, especially when insects and lightning changes; compare the heat index with distance to shelter and dependable drinking water.

Fall

Seasonal services taper while humidity remains possible; confirm ramps, water systems, gates and event hours before departure.

Key Climate Data Points

• Local climate: This local planning area has an annual average temperature near 57–59°F, receives roughly 38–44 inches of precipitation and records commonly 8–14 inches in the Southeast Kansas planning area near Cross Timbers State Park.
• Wettest season: Late spring, when humidity deserves extra attention.
• Driest season: Late summer and winter.
• Annual average temperature: Near 57–59°f.
• Annual snowfall: Commonly 8–14 inches for the local climate around Cross Timbers State Park.