State Park
Rainbow Lakes Campground
Roosevelt National Forest · Nederland, CO
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- Address:Nederland, CO
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](http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/arp/indianpeaks). 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 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](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5407243.pdf) for a map of this campground.
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Firewood
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Cell Service
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
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Trails at Roosevelt National Forest
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Rainbow Lakes Campground
Trail
Rainbow Lakes Trail
Colorado
2.5 mi417 ftgain
Easy
Trail
South Arapaho Peak via Arapaho Glacier Trail
Colorado
13.0 mi4,062 ftgain
Expert
Trail
Caribou Peak Trail
Colorado
3.3 mi945 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Caribou District Peaks
Colorado
7.9 mi2,579 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Sourdough Trail
Colorado
11.0 mi1,893 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Caribou Trail
Colorado
4.4 mi866 ftgain
Moderate
Hunt context
Hunting unit around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Colorado hunting page
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