Rainbow Bay
Campground · Oregon · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Winema National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- 21 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 95
- People per site
- 1
- Accessible site
- 4,952 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Rainbow Bay sits on the banks of scenic Lake of the Woods in close proximity to several wilderness areas. This group picnic site offers visitors opportunities to enjoy the serenity of the area while taking advantage of the multitude of recreational opportunities it has to offer.Visitors enjoy hiking on trails leading into towering conifer forests, picnicking at the beach or paddling a canoe along the shore at sunset.
Recreation
Rainbow Bay offers a great location for picnicking, fishing, swimming and boating. In the winter months visitors can take advantage of skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling.Anglers enjoy fishing from shoreline or boat for rainbow and brown trout, Kokanee salmon, bass and perch.
Family picnics, playing on the beach, swimming, kayaking and canoeing are wonderful ways to spend a warm afternoon along the waterfront.
Facilities
The site is equipped with several picnic tables, extended barbeque grills, drinking water and flush toilets.There is a boat ramp area and large beach area near this site.
A nearby resort offers visitors basic amenities, lodging and dining.
Natural Features
Fremont National Forest is hemmed in by towering snow-capped peaks and wide-open sage basins.The nearby Sky Lakes Wilderness, designated by Congress in 1984, is a land of lakes, rocky ridges and timbered slopes. It is approximately 6 miles wide and 27 miles long, with elevations ranging from 3,800 feet in the canyon of the Middle Fork of the Rogue River to a lofty 9,495 feet at the top of Mount McLoughlin. More than 200 pools of water, from mere ponds to lakes of 30 to 40 acres, dot the landscape.
Wildlife viewing is plentiful in the area, as diverse habitats support a variety of species. Large mammals, such as mule deer, Rocky Mountain elk and pronghorn antelope, find homes in the the forests, while several varieties of trout inhabit lakes and streams. In the spring and fall, migrating geese, ducks and swans frame the Oregon sky. Black bears, mountain lions and bobcats also find homes in the forest.
Nearby Attractions
The Crater Lake National Park is a popular attraction, where visitors can learn about its unique natural and cultural history. At 1,943 feet deep, Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United States and one of the ten deepest lakes in the world.Visitors also enjoy the 172 miles of diverse river and mountain landscapes along the Rogue-Umpqua National Scenic Byway. The scenic drive travels from rolling oak-covered hills and towering coniferous forests to roaring white water rapids and incised intercanyon lava flows. The highway travels alongside the Upper Rogue and North Umpqua Wild and Scenic Rivers that contain world-class fisheries.
The facts
- 1 bookable site
- 1 site for day use only
- 1 accessible site
- Vehicles up to 21 ft
- Up to 95 people per site
- Loops: AREA RAINBOW BAY
Site types
- 1 Group Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.
1 campsite at Rainbow Bay
Check-in 8:00 AM · Check-out 8:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS1 | AREA RAINBOW BAY | Group Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 21 ft | 95 | ♿ 🐾 |
Getting there
From Klamath Falls travel 33 miles northwest on Highway 140. Turn south on Forest Road 3701 and continue .6 miles to the campground.
42.37764, -122.20807 · 42°22'39.5"N 122°12'29.1"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 7.8 | 5.7 | 6.0 | 4.8 | 3.3 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 3.6 | 7.5 | 9.4 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Rainbow Bay
- Can you reserve a site at Rainbow Bay?
- Yes, Rainbow Bay is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Rainbow Bay have?
- 1 site.
- What is the maximum RV length at Rainbow Bay?
- 21 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Rainbow Bay?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Rainbow Bay.
Camping near Rainbow Bay
- Aspen Point (Lake of the Woods, OR) 0.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Sunset - Lake of the Woods (OR) 0.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Fish Lake Campground - Rogue River 5.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Doe Point Campground 6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Fourmile Lake Campground 6.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Big Elk Guard Station 7.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- North Fork Campground (Or) 7.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Sunset Campground @ Lake of the Woods 0.9 mi · Campground
- Fish Lake Resort 5.4 mi · Facility
- Fish Lake Boating Site 5.8 mi · Facility
- Pelican Guard Station Day Use Area 6.7 mi · Facility
- Odessa Picnic Site 8.3 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 866-201-4194
- Email lowoffice@aol.com
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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