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Rainbow Pool Day Use Area

Along Highway 120 at the South Fork Tuolumne River bridge. Originally a toll stop in the stagecoach days, later a popular resort until 1958 when fire burned the resort. Now, a popular picnic area. Vault toilets, limited parking. CAUTION - BURNED AREA Please use caution while in the Rim Fire Burned Area . Potential hazards include loose and falling rocks, flash floods, and debris flows. Trees may have been weakened from fire damage and ongoing drought and may fall at any time. Stay on designated…

  • Managed by: USDA Forest Service
  • Coordinates: 37.82263, -120.01427

Nearby & related campgrounds

  • LOST CLAIM
  • Pines Stanislaus
  • Pines Campground
  • PINES GROUP STANISLAUS
  • Groveland Ranger Station
  • Tuolumne River Permits

Frequently asked questions

Is Rainbow Pool Day Use Area reservable?

Rainbow Pool Day Use Area is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.

Where is Rainbow Pool Day Use Area?

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How do I book a campsite at Rainbow Pool Day Use Area?

Pick your dates on the availability calendar, then reserve through the official booking link. You can also set an alert and we'll notify you if a sold-out date opens up.

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