Rainbow Campground
At Big Lake.
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Overview: Rainbow Campground is located in the Big Lake
Recreation Area, approximately 50 miles southeast of Show Low.
Directions: From Show Low, take SR 260 south to SR 273 and
the Sunrise exit, follow the signs. The road is paved to the forest
boundary, then becomes dirt until SR 261.

Facilities: 152 campsites for tents, trailers and motorhomes
up to 32 foot; fire rings, grills, picnic tables, drinking water,
garbage receptacles, showers, flush toilets, boat launch ramps,
campground host, Visitor's Center, marina store, hiking and
mountain bike trails; paved roads, dump station, no hookups.
Camping: Campsites 130 - 152 available on first-come,
first-served basis.
Rating: Very popular.
Elevation: 9,100 feet.
Season: May 15 - Sept.
Fee: Call for current fees.
Fishing: License required for anyone over 14.
Boating: Motors 8 HP or less.
Contacts
Apache Sitgreaves National Forest
Springerville Ranger District: 928-333-4372
www.fs.fed.us/r3/asnf
Campground Reservations: 877-444-6777
www.reserveusa.com
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Directions: From Show Low, take SR 260 south to SR 273 and the Sunrise exit, follow the signs. The road is paved to the forest boundary, then becomes dirt until SR 261.
Facilities: 152 campsites for tents, trailers and motorhomes up to 32 foot; fire rings, grills, picnic tables, drinking water, garbage receptacles, showers, flush toilets, boat launch ramps, campground host, Visitor's Center, marina store, hiking and mountain bike trails; paved roads, dump station, no hookups.
Camping: Campsites 130 - 152 available on first-come, first-served basis.
Rating: Very popular.
Elevation: 9,100 feet.
Season: May 15 - Sept.
Fee: Call for current fees.
Fishing: License required for anyone over 14.
Boating: Motors 8 HP or less.
Springerville Ranger District: 928-333-4372
www.fs.fed.us/r3/asnf
Campground Reservations: 877-444-6777
www.reserveusa.com
