US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsCampground · National forest in Boulder County, Colorado. Run by Vista Recreation.
| Operator | Vista Recreation |
|---|---|
| Agency | USDA Forest Service (Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG) |
| Electric hookups | No |
| Showers | No |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump station | No |
| Drinking water | No |
| Fee | Yes |
| Website | www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/arp/recarea/?recid=28324 |
| Reservations | Not reservable on Recreation.gov (first come, first served). Recreation.gov listing |
We only list amenities a source records. A missing item doesn't mean the campground lacks it, so check with Rainbow Lakes Campground before you go.
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.
Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.
Lakes and ponds on LakeRipple within 10 miles, closest first (straight-line distance to the shoreline). Each page has boat launches, beaches, fishing and today's weather.
Rainbow Lakes Campground is in Boulder County.
Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.