Rainbow (Az)

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Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest Fees: Standard Family Sites per night $20 - $22 Group Sites are not eligible for Interagency/ Senior Pass Discounts Mini Group Sites (2, 47, 80) per night $22 - $80 (reservation fee not included) EZ Camping Tent Sites Tent Package per night $55.00 Reservation Fee $10.00​ Season: May 15 Status: temporarily closed Reservations: Make a reservation at Recreation.gov. 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… Getting there: From Pinetop, Arizona, take Highway 260 east 25 miles to Highway 273 south. Follow Highway 273 south 19 miles to Forest Road 8115 (Big Lake Entrance). Turn right and travel 1 mile to the campground. Phone: 928-537-8888 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232200 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Conservation Legacy