Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, Arizona
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At a glance: No electric hookups. Not listed: drinking water, flush toilets, showers and maximum RV length.
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Amenities
“Not listed” means the official sources don’t say - it does not mean “no”.
- Electric hookups No
- Drinking water Not listed
- Flush toilets Not listed
- Showers Not listed
- Dump station Not listed
- Water hookups at sites Not listed
- Sewer hookups Not listed
- Tent sites Yes
- RV / trailer sites Yes
- Reservable online Yes
Sites, fees and season
- Campsites
- 166
- Elevation
- 9,121 ft
- Phone
- (928) 537-8888 (campground or managing office)
Fees are not listed in the official data. Check the official site before you go.
From the official listing
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 available.
A small store nearby sells gas, food, boat rentals and firewood. A campground host is available on-site for visitor assistance.
Natural Features
Rainbow Campground sits at an elevation of 9,000 feet in the White Mountains. It is a very scenic area, forested with ponderosa pine, Douglas fir, spruce and aspen trees, which provide ample shade.
Summer temperatures are pleasant and cool, a nice respite from the heat of the lower desert. Visitors should come prepared for cool nighttime temperatures and occasional summer thunderstorms.
Climate by month
Average daily high and low and monthly precipitation, 1991-2020 normals from the NOAA station Greer - 10.4 mi away, station at 8,275 ft - 846 ft lower than the campground (9,121 ft). Long-term averages, not a forecast; the open season is listed separately above.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Precip. in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43 | 14 | 1.22 |
| Feb | 45 | 16 | 1.32 |
| Mar | 50 | 22 | 0.92 |
| Apr | 57 | 26 | 0.50 |
| May | 66 | 33 | 0.67 |
| Jun | 76 | 41 | 0.49 |
| Jul | 76 | 47 | 4.05 |
| Aug | 73 | 46 | 4.79 |
| Sep | 70 | 41 | 2.37 |
| Oct | 61 | 30 | 1.29 |
| Nov | 52 | 21 | 1.09 |
| Dec | 43 | 14 | 0.57 |
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Location and nearby campgrounds
Location on the map · Driving directions · 33.87639, -109.40389 (the official listing point; check the access road for large rigs)
- Apache Trout Campground 0.9 mi straight-line
- Hoyer 12.0 mi straight-line
- Luna Lake 18.7 mi straight-line
- Upper Scorpion Campground 79.5 mi straight-line
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Sources
| Fact | Source | Fetched from the source |
|---|---|---|
| Campsites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Jun 20, 2026 |
| Reservable online | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Jun 20, 2026 |
| Tent sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Jun 20, 2026 |
| RV / trailer sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Jun 20, 2026 |
| Electric hookups | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Jun 20, 2026 |
| Elevation | USGS elevation (EPQS) | Oct 25, 2026 |
| Official page | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Jun 20, 2026 |
| Official reservations | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Jun 20, 2026 |
| Phone | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Jun 20, 2026 |
Last successful data update for this page: Oct 25, 2026. That is when we last read the official sources - not a personal visit, and not the date the source itself changed (shown per fact above). Found something wrong? Report an error.