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Rainbow (Az)

US Forest Service · Arizona

Rainbow (Az) in Arizona. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 327 public campsites we map in Arizona.

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.

What we know about it

Managed by
US Forest Service
Fee
$34–$36/night
Booking
Reservation required
Dogs
Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Number of sites
760
Phone
928-537-8888
Coordinates
33.87639, -109.40389

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Nearest sites we map

Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-06-20, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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