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    In Idaho there are many beautiful lakes, Rainbow Lake is one of them. Through the warmest time of the year at Rainbow Lake highs are mostly in the 70's, and the overnight is somewhat colder of course, usually in the 30's. The winter comes with highs in the 20's, and winter nights come with lows in the-10's to Rainbow Lake. Hiking along the Yellow Belly Trail is magnificent fun. Visit South Fork Champion Creek if you're here at Rainbow Lake, and if you came for  
   an overnight stay Smoky Bear Campground is a great place to camp.
Any time is a great time at Rainbow Lake if you have a thing about the outdoors. Get your pulse rate up on the nice whitewater of Salmon River, and you can have a great hiking adventure along the Bull Moose Trail. You're in all probability into lakes, Heart Lake is one of those nearby; hey, Gotta ski right? Soldier Mountain Ski Resort is a wonderful place to do that. Looking for something
 
               close to Rainbow Lake? Champion Lakes is in close proximity, and everyone close by loves skiing at Sun Valley.
Not much rain falls here at Rainbow Lake; of all the months in a year December is the one with the most snow while July is mostly the driest month. This lake is so wonderful. Whitewater paddling is not for everyone but if it's for you then we recommend Salmon River, and Alturas Inlet Campground is a glorious campground nearby.

 
SnowRun by ResortQuest, Ketchum
27 miles away
The SnowRun condominiums are cute, comfortable studio lofts within walking distance of the Warm Springs lifts. All the units have had partial remodels within the last two years. Perfect for one or two...

Greyhawk by ResortQuest, Ketchum
27 miles away
The Greyhawk condominiums offer some of the best rates for mid-class Warm Springs units. These condos were built 25-30 years ago and offer access to wading pool, hot tub and a very easy walk to the sk...

Current weather conditions at Rainbow Lake, Custer County, Idaho
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Local climate location: STANLEY 13 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.98639
Longitude: -114.7214

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These outdoors activities are available near Rainbow Lake.
 Hotels Near Rainbow Lake:
SnowRun by ResortQuest, Ketchum, 27 miles away
Greyhawk by ResortQuest, Ketchum, 27 miles away
Clarion Inn Ketchum, Ketchum, 29 miles away
River Ridge by ResortQuest, Sun Valley, 29 miles away
SnowStar by ResortQuest, Ketchum, 29 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Rainbow Lake:
Smoky Bear Campground, Blaine County, 10 miles away
Alturas Inlet Campground, Blaine County, 11 miles away
Prairie Campground, Blaine County, 12 miles away
Marshall Creek Campground, Custer County, 14 miles away
 Ski Areas Near Rainbow Lake:
Sun Valley, Idaho, 18 miles away
      3400 vertical feet
Soldier Mountain Ski Resort, Idaho, 25 miles away
      2030 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Rainbow Lake:
Salmon River, Custer CountyCounty, 12 miles away
      Class II-III - 12 miles long (Hellroaring Creek to Redfish Lake Creek)
Salmon River, Custer CountyCounty, 15 miles away
      Class III-IV - 13 miles long (Stanley to Old Sunbeam Dam)
Salmon River, Custer CountyCounty, 15 miles away
      Class IV - 14 miles long (Sunbeam Dam to Holman Creek)
 National Parks Near Rainbow Lake:
Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument, Hagerman - ID, 59 miles away
 Trails Near Rainbow Lake:
Yellow Belly Trail, Custer County, 9 miles away
Bull Moose Trail, Custer County, 14 miles away
 Lakes Near Rainbow Lake:
Champion Lakes, Custer CountyCounty, 2 miles away
Heart Lake, Custer CountyCounty, 4 miles away

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