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Rainbow Campground

Statistics Elevation
 9040'
Season
Apr 14 - Oct 14
Days Limit
14 
Fees
Units
152
Trailer Limit
32'
GPS Location
 
Access
 Paved
Amenities Potable Water
Yes
Waste Disposal
Yes
Restrooms
Flush
Showers
Yes
Reservations
Store Nearby
Yes
Campsite Grills
Yes
Campsite Tables
Yes
Fire Rings
Yes
Utility Hookups
No
Information
928-537-8888
Firewood
Camp Host
Fishing Supplies
Store
Laundry
Springerville
Gas & Propane
Store
ATV Use
Nearby
Visitor Center
At Entrance
 
Fish Species Rainbow Trout
Yes
Cutthroat Trout
Yes
Brook Trout
Yes
Brown Trout
-
Apache Trout
-
Crappie
-
Yellow Bass
-
Flathead Catfish
-
Tilapia
-
Yellow Perch
-
Carp
-
Redear Sunfish
-
Bluegill
-
Green Sunfish
-
Walleye
-
Northern Pike
-
Channel Catfish
-
Sunfish
-
Smallmouth Bass
-
Largemouth Bass
-
Striped Bass
-
White Bass
-
Arctic Grayling
-
Bullhead
-
Fly and Lure Only
-
Acreage
450
Body of Water Depth
-
Catch and Release Areas
-
Boats Allowed
Yes
Motor Limit
8 h.p.
Boat Rentals
Store *
 

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Rainbow Campground 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:6:00 am-6:00 pm, all other days 8:00 am-5:00 pm. Activities in the Big Lake Recreation Area include fishing, boating, horseback riding, hiking, mountain biking and wildlife viewing.

A boat ramps are available near Brookchar Campground and

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.

Here is the link for the Big Lake Tackle and Supply located on the lake for information about boat rentals.

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Directions

From Springerville travel west 5 miles to the Big Lake turnoff (AZ261). Travel up the mountain 18 miles to FR 113 and turn left. Travel 2 miles to the Big Lake entrance (FR115) and turn right. The campground is 1 mile ahead.

 

 

Campground Ratings
Overall Rating

Available Amenities

Cleanliness

Fishing

Campsite Spacing
1- Tight 5- Spreadout

Camp Host

Good for Kids

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