About Rainbow Lakes Campground
This campground is open mid-June through mid-September and located at 10000 feet at the end of the Rainbow Lakes Road and adjacent to the [Indian Peaks Wilderness](http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/arp/indianpeaks). This road is closed for winter and typically reopens in June. Before traveling to this area, check the [Road Status Table](http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/recreation/?cid=stelprdb5339508). There are 18 first-come, first-served campsites that accommodate tents (on 14X16 foot tent pads) and small trailers. A maximum of eight people are allowed per site. Campsite 8 is oversized and accomodates up to 15 people. Campsites 15 - 18 are walk in sites for tents. Picnic tables, fire grates, vault toilets and trash services are provided at each campsite. 14-day stay limit. This campground does not feature drinking water, electricity, hook-ups, dump stations, nor showers. Please remember to…
- Fees: Check the [campground table](https://www.fs.usda.gov/detailfull/arp/recreation/?cid=fseprd527741&width=full) for fee information.…
- Managed by: Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG, FS
- Where: 4 mi north of Eldora, CO · 40.00911, -105.56892
- Winter: the road at camp is closed to cars in winter; plan to ride, ski or snowshoe in.
Amenities:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Aug (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–May.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arapaho Glacier | Horse | 0.2 mi | 7.9 mi |
| Rainbow Lakes | Horse | 0.2 mi | 0.9 mi |
| FR 505.1 | ATV road | 0.5 mi | 5.5 mi |
| East Pomeroy Spur | ATV road | 1.2 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Sourdough | Horse | 2.4 mi | 14.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Sommers-Bausch Observatory (University observatory), 17 mi.
Dump station: 11.1 mi
Water fill-up: 20 mi
Propane: 15.6 mi