Rainbow
Campground, the largest campground in the Big Lake
Recreation Area with 152 campsites, sits just above Big
Lake and has most of the amenities you would want out of
a campground. Just outside the entrance to the campground
is a visitors center, a dump station and a shower facility
that offers hot showers. Just around the corner from the
campground is a country store that has a nice selection
of camping needs, including boat rentals. For boat rentals
call 928-521-1387. Store hours are as follows; weekend:6:00am-6:00pm,
all other days 8:00am-5:00pm. Activities in the Big Lake
Recreation Area include fishing, boating, horseback riding,
hiking, mountainbiking and wildlife viewing.
The
lake is regularly stocked with rainbow trout and without
a doubt, you can catch some big fish here. Check out the
numerous photos at the store for proof.
Not
far from Big Lake is both the Lee Valley Recreation Area
and the East Fork Recreation Area. At Lee Valley, there
are great hiking and horseback trails leading up the mountain.
At the East Fork, the stream fishing really doesn't get
much better in Arizona. For more information check out the
visitor center at Big Lake or see the following web pages:
Lee
Valley Recreation Area
