Rainbow (Az)
Rainbow (Az) is a national forest campground in Arizona. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Arizona
- Coordinates
- 33.87639, -109.40389
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 928-537-8888
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Rainbow (Az)
Overview Rainbow is the largest campground in the Big Lake Recreation Area in eastern Arizona. Because of its proximity to the lake, size and the many amenities it offers, Rainbow is a favorite for families. Popular activities include hiking, horseback riding and fishing. Recreation The campground is adjacent to 450-acre 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. Curious campers can attend educational programs at the recreation area's visitor center. Facilities 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. Natural Features 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. Nearby Attractions Visitors can explore endless vistas a
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Big Lake Dump Station · 0.3 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Griffin's Propane · 43 mi
- Low clearances
- 1 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Brookchar | National forest campground | 0.5 mi | — | No hookups |
| Grayling | National forest campground | 0.6 mi | — | No hookups |
| Brookchar Campground | Private campground | 0.6 mi | — | — |
| Grayling Campground | Private campground | 0.6 mi | $20 | — |
| Apache Trout Campground | Private campground | 0.9 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB), USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.