Nederland, CO

Rainbow Lakes Campground

Walk-up only

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Availability

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About this spot

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.

Typical weather

Rainbow Lakes

Average water temperature
Average water temperature for Rainbow Lakes, January through DecemberEach point shows the monthly average water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.33°JJanuary: average water temperature 33°F33°FFebruary: average water temperature 33°F35°MMarch: average water temperature 35°F60°AApril: average water temperature 60°F67°MMay: average water temperature 67°F44°JJune: average water temperature 44°F53°JJuly: average water temperature 53°F58°AAugust: average water temperature 58°F50°SSeptember: average water temperature 50°F40°OOctober: average water temperature 40°F40°NNovember: average water temperature 40°F38°DDecember: average water temperature 38°F

Water: Water Quality Portal — 112 field-sample stations

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