Rainbow Lakes Campground
Eldora, Colorado · 9,964 ft · In Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG
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At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 9,964 ft (3,037 m)9,964 ft3,037 m
- Land
- Roosevelt National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
Amenities
From OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Correct
- Toilets
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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.
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Cell service
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- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Rainbow Lakes Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSnow Showers, 97% chance of rain34°28°
- ThuLight Snow, 82% chance of rain36°14°
- FriSunny, 1% chance of rain45°22°
- SatSunny50°26°
- SunMostly Sunny, 8% chance of rain49°25°
Nearby camping
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Camp site (USDA)
Dispersed · 0.7 mi · Eldora
#11
Dispersed · 0.9 mi · Eldora
#10
Dispersed · 0.9 mi · Eldora
3 more within 25 mi
5 OpenStreetMap entries in Eldora share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 0.7 mi
Camp site (USDA)
Eldora, CO · On Local government land · North Boulder Creek
- 0.9 mi
#11
Eldora, CO · On U.S. Forest Service land · Roosevelt National Forest
- 0.9 mi
#10
Eldora, CO · On U.S. Forest Service land · Roosevelt National Forest
- 1.0 mi
US forest Serivce Site #9
Eldora, CO · On U.S. Forest Service land · Roosevelt National Forest
- 1.1 mi
US Forest Service Site #8
Eldora, CO · On U.S. Forest Service land · Roosevelt National Forest
- 1.2 mi
Camp site (US Forest Service)
Eldora, CO · On U.S. Forest Service land · Roosevelt National Forest
Location and contact
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