Camp ObserverRainbow (Az)
Camp site features
Across 153 camp sites:
- Pets allowed: all 153 sites
- ADA accessible: 2 of 153 sites
- Group sites: 5 of 153 sites
- Longest RV: 180 ft
- Largest party: 16 people
- Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer
Directions
From Pinetop, Arizona, take Highway 260 east 25 miles to Highway 273 south. Follow Highway 273 south 19 miles to Forest Road 8115 (Big Lake Entrance). Turn right and travel 1 mile to the campground.
Stay Limit
Check in from 2 PM, check out by 1 PM.
Reviews
Ruben L
Loop:Rain
Site:
Reviewed 2 months ago
Great location
Debra P
Loop:Pthr
Site:
Reviewed 2 months ago
The campground was nearly empty, so it was a very quiet, private visit. The hosts kept everything clean and orderly. We love this campground and will certainly return next year!
Glenn O
Loop:Pthr
Site:
Reviewed 2 months ago
Simply wonderful! Just a few hours drive from Phoenix and we were able to escape the heat for a cool week long stay amongst the pine and aspen trees. Relaxing and watching deer and turkey wander through the campground along with the squirrels, chipmunks and an occasional fox.
Aaron W
Loop:Rain
Site:
Reviewed 2 months ago
We arrived to our reserved spot to find trash and pieces of food dispersed throughout the site. We had to try and keep our dog from going around and eating it, so the first hour we walked around and collected it for the trash. We were not told that the bathroom a crossed from our site would be closed, and most of the water hydrants were also turned off. When leaving, I needed to dump our sewer tank since the bathroom was closed. One of the park hosts came down and insisted that I pay $15 to dump the tank. I asked why we were being charged, especially since I paid $75 for the site that included nothing but a place to park my RV for 2 nights.
Gina M
Loop:Rain
Site:
Reviewed 2 months ago
We really enjoyed our experience there! I have been camping in Rainbow and other campsites grounds around big lake for over 38 years. The staff this year was amazing!
Julie K
Loop:Pthr
Site:
Reviewed 2 months ago
We had an amazing time with our two kids and the hosts were great! Clean showers, plenty of accessible bathrooms, and beautiful surroundings.
Season dates
Peak season
May 14, 2027 – Sep 16, 2027
Reservable online
Walk In season
Sep 17, 2027 – Oct 14, 2027
First come, first served
Peak season
May 15, 2028 – Sep 17, 2028
Reservable online
Walk In season
Sep 18, 2028 – Oct 31, 2028
First come, first served
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