Rainbow Lake, Central Sierra Nevada, Fresno County, California     User input for Rainbow Lake, Central Sierra Nevada, Fresno County, California: Paul: Rainbow lake, as well as numerous other lakes in the Dinkey Lakes Wilderness Area are well worth the moderate effort it takes to visit. Rainbow lake itself is cupped between a low granite ridge and a steeper, curving granite wall. It is a beautifully clear lake populated with large numbers of rainbow trout which I assume gave it the name. Information, registration, and restrictions can all be obtained at the Ranger station located in the town of Prather. We camp at this lake at least twice a year, and it is always one of my favorites. Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Review Guidelines        The annual precipitation here at Rainbow Lake is about average; January is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest of the months is July. Sierra Summit has splendid slopes and a friendly staff; not far from Rainbow Lake you'll discover Mystery Lake which is a scenic lake. For the duration of the warm months at Rainbow Lake temperatures are typically in the 70's. Once the sun is down it drops down to the 40's. All through the winter the highs are       generally in the 40's with temperatures at Rainbow Lake dipping down into the 20's all through winter nights. This lake is so wonderful. The top of Three Sisters is easily observed from Rainbow Lake; why not take a little spree to Swamp Creek if you're here. Stay the night at Lower Dinkey Creek Campground, and if you need a site to stay Snowcreek Resort is a delightful choice. Now, you may assume that's heaps but there's even more amusing stuff to do here                  in the Central Sierra Nevada. While you're here at Rainbow Lake you can take a hike along the Bobs Flat Trail, and you can have a delightful hiking adventure along the Deep Creek Trail. And if that's not sufficient there's plenty more fun stuff to do in the Central Sierra Nevada. Do set aside some time for Miningtown Meadow if you're here at Rainbow Lake; Upper Dinkey Creek Campground is a great campground nearby. This lake is so wonderful. Hiking along the Red Mountain Trail is magnificent fun. The Central Sierra Nevada scenery is always beautiful. This is no place for people who don’t like to enjoy themselves. You can run the rapids of Dinkey Creek in the vicinity of Rainbow Lake; since you might be in a lake visiting mood you can always stop at nearby Eastern Brook Lake.   Snowcreek Resort, Mammoth Lakes 27 miles away Snowcreek Resort, the original year-round resort of Mammoth Lakes, combines the ultimate High Sierra experience with superior customer service. Located in beautiful Mammoth Lakes, CA, Snowcreek is jus... Bigwood, Mammoth Lakes 27 miles away Big Wood is located away from town. Surrounded by a quiet residential neighborhood, this complex is nestled in the snow-topped trees during winter and upon beautifully landscaped grounds in the summer... Current weather conditions at Rainbow Lake, Central Sierra Nevada, Fresno County, California Local climate location: HUNTINGTON LAKE 3 miles away   Coordinates: Latitude: 37.15306 Longitude: -119.0836 Central Sierra Nevada Lakes Complete list of all the lakes in the Central Sierra Nevada. Central Sierra Nevada Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Central Sierra Nevada. California Lakes Complete list of all lakes in California Fresno County Lakes Complete list of all lakes in Fresno County Books about Rainbow Lake List of books available on Amazon.com about Rainbow Lake, Central Sierra Nevada, Fresno County, California. Outdoors Recreation Near Visalia-Porterville, California Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Visalia-Porterville, California, the metro area neareast to Rainbow Lake. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more. California Outdoors Index This is a very comprehensive index of outdoors activities in the great state of California.     These outdoors activities are available near Rainbow Lake.   Hotels Near Rainbow Lake: Snowcreek Resort, Mammoth Lakes, 27 miles away Bigwood, Mammoth Lakes, 27 miles away Rodeway Inn Sierra Nevada, Mammoth Lakes, 28 miles away Mammoth Mountain Inn, Mammoth Lakes, 28 miles away Juniper Springs Resort, Mammoth Lakes, 28 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Rainbow Lake: Upper Dinkey Creek Campground, Fresno County, 6 miles away Lower Dinkey Creek Campground, Fresno County, 7 miles away Trapper Springs Campground, Fresno County, 7 miles away Kokanee Campground, Fresno County, 8 miles away   Hiking Trails Near Rainbow Lake: Red Mountain Trail, Fresno County, 5 miles away        16.8 hiking miles, 2167 feet elevation difference Deep Creek Trail, Fresno County, 16 miles away        8 hiking miles, 1608 feet elevation difference Bobs Flat Trail, Fresno County, 19 miles away       5.3 hiking miles, 1872 feet elevation difference   Ski Areas Near Rainbow Lake: Sierra Summit, California, 6 miles away       1600 vertical feet   Whitewater Near Rainbow Lake: Dinkey Creek, Fresno CountyCounty, 5 miles away       Class V - 3.5 miles long (Dinkey Dome to Dinkey Campgrounds) Dinkey Creek, Fresno CountyCounty, 7 miles away       Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Dinkey Creek Campgrounds to logging spur road) Kings River - Middle Fork, Fresno CountyCounty, 12 miles away       Class IV-V - 6 miles long (Above Wishon Reservoir)   National Parks Near Rainbow Lake: Devils Postpile National Monument, Mammoth Lakes - CA, 33 miles away Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park, Three Rivers - CA, 41 miles away Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park - CA, 46 miles away   Lakes Near Rainbow Lake: Eastern Brook Lake, Fresno CountyCounty, 0 miles away Mystery Lake, Fresno CountyCounty, 0 miles away