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Rainbow Lakes Campground

federal · CO

Directions
  • fuel station4.5 mi

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About

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 . This road is closed for winter and typically reopens in June. Before traveling to this area, check the Road Status Table . 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 bring water. Rainbow Lakes Campground is normally full for the weekend by Friday morning so plan to arrive early. No reservations are accepted. Click here for a map of this campground.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

  • fuel station

    Gasamat

    4.5 mi
  • grocery

    Mountain People's Co-op

    4.5 mi
  • potable water

    Potable water

    4.5 mi
  • trailhead

    Rainbow Lakes Trailhead

    < 0.1 mi
  • attraction

    Peak-to-Peak Highway

    3.1 mi
  • recreation site

    Pawnee Picnic Site

    4.7 mi

No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.

Contact & access

  • CO

Source and verification

Last verified: 10/5/2026

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