Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest
Rainbow Campground

Access: Rainbow Campground is in the Big Lake Recreation Aea, about 25 miles south of Springerville on State Road 273.

Elevation: 9,100'

Season: mid-May through September

Rainbow Campground is the largest campground in the Big Lake complex and is popular with families, deer, skunks and bear. Hummingbirds are also regular visitors in the summer months. A spur trail in loop D connects through the aspen and mixed conifers to the Indian Springs hiking and biking trail. Other favored activities include picnicking, boating, fishing, horseback riding, and wildlife and bird watching. July and August often see heavy thundershowers. And because of the elevation, night time can get pretty cool, even in mid-summer.

Facilities:

• 152 camp sites to accommodate tents, trailers and motorhomes up to 32 feet long
• Campground hosts on site
• Visitor's Center with scheduled programs
• Flush toilets, showers, drinking water and RV sanitary dump station
• Interpretive nature trail
• Fire rings, grills and picnic tables at every campsite
• Hiking/mountain bike trails nearby
• Boat launch ramps
• Paved roads

Other notes:

• Electric hookups are not available.
• All pets must be on a leash or otherwise restrained.
• Except for campsites on loop F (available first come - first served), all other campsites can be reserved by calling 877-444-6777 or go to Reservations.