Campground Overview:
Rainbow Campground is the largest campground in the Big Lake Recreation Area in eastern Arizona. Rainbow is a favorite for families because of its proximity to the lake, size and the many amenities it offers.
Rainbow Campground sits at an elevation of 9,000 feet in the White Mountains. It is a very scenic area, forested with ponderosa pine, Douglas fir, spruce and aspen trees, which provide ample shade. Summer temperatures are pleasant and cool, a nice respite from the heat of the lower desert. Visitors should come prepared for cool nighttime temperatures and occasional summer thunderstorms.
Campsites:
The facility boasts 165 campsites organized into six loops. Four double sites are available for up to 16 people each, which is convenient for larger families, and two single unit accessible sites are also available. A small store nearby sells gas, food, boat rentals and firewood. A campground host is available on-site for visitor assistance.
Campground at a Glance
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Developed |
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May to October |
Nearby City: |
Springerville |
Fishing: |
Big Lake |
Campground Website: |
Rainbow Campground |
Campground Map: |
Click Here |
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Nearby Attractions and Activities:
Big Lake Recreation Area is located the White Mountains of Arizona includes Big Lake, Crescent lake, Lee Valley Lake, and the East and West Forks of the Black River. It sits at an elevation of around 9000 feet. If getting completely away from it all and experiencing the outdoors then plan your camping vacation in the Big Lake Recreation Area.
Big Lake, one of Arizona’s top fishing lakes. The lake is known for its trout fishing, with rainbow, cutthroat, brook and Apache being the most sought-after species. The recreation area is also popular for hiking, mountain biking, birding and wildlife viewing. Choose your site from one of nine campgrounds and experience exceptional hiking and mountain biking trails, wildlife viewing, and trout fishing. Campers have the convenience of paved roads, a dump station and showers, but no electric hookups. Apache Trout Campground, the largest campground can accommodate RVs (max 45 feet) as well as in sections of Grayling Campground. A visitor center and naturalist programs offer plenty of knowledge about the area.
Visitors can explore endless vistas and take part in many outdoor activities in the surrounding Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, which encompasses 2 million acres of magnificent mountain country in east-central Arizona and New Mexico. Numerous trails run through the area to help explore the surrounding scenery. Indian Springs Trail #627 begins near the campground and starts in a beautiful meadow. The Thompson Trail #629 follows the course of the West Fork of the Black River and passes through some of the most striking country to be seen on the District. West Fork Black River Trail #628 is a short and mostly easy trail that leads you to a picturesque grassy meadow on the West Fork of the Black River. Click here for the Springerville Ranger District Trail Guide
Nearby Campgrounds:
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