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    Beautiful Rainbow Lake has much to offer visitors. Thurmont Super 8 Motel is a perfect place to get some rest, and a great spot to camp here at Rainbow Lake is Cunningham Falls State Park. Going for a hike along the High Rock Nature Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this neighborhood; not far from Rainbow Lake you'll hit upon Emmitsburg Reservoir which is a picturesque lake. You can take a little tour to Emmitsburg Dam while you're here at Rainbow  
   Lake, and there are plenty of people from Gettysburg here at Rainbow Lake.
Summertime highs at Rainbow Lake typically tend to be in the 80's. Once the sun is down it dips down to the 60's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 30's while the cold winter nights at Rainbow Lake are in the 10's. While you're here at Rainbow Lake you can take a hike along the Cunningham Falls Nature Trail; if you're here why not check out Eylers Valley. This lake is so wonderful.
 
               Catoctin Mountain Park is a very tremendous place to stop at in the neighborhood of Rainbow Lake, and a forest nearby is Blacks Hilltop Orchard.
Mountain View Golf Club is a golf course near Rainbow Lake. This place, Rainbow Lake, it absolutely has so much outdoors exciting stuff. On a magnificent day at Rainbow Lake you can take a hike along the Spiderbush Nature Trail, and on a lovely day you get a tremendous view of Carrick Knob from Rainbow Lake. If you come at the right time of year, Owens Creek offers some good whitewater, and there are other sites here than Rainbow Lake, for example K Section Pond.
Yeah, come here to Rainbow Lake for a good time. If you need a place to stay Carroll Valley Resort is a tremendous choice, and pleasant skiing awaits you at Ski Liberty. A typical amount of rain falls here at Rainbow Lake; May is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest month is February. This lake is so wonderful. Whitewater paddling is not for everyone but if it's for you then we recommend Hunting Creek, and camping at Crow's Nest Campground is always a splendid experience.

 
Carroll Valley Resort, Fairfield
4 miles away
Deluxe accommodations nestled just behind the stone mountain lodge and just steps from the first tee. Choose a green-side or mountain view Standard Room furnished with two double beds or one of our De...

Thurmont Super 8 Motel, Thurmont
5 miles away
The Pride of Super 8 Thurmont is located approximately 15 Miles from the Gettysburg Battlefield and 15 miles from Frederick Municipal Airport. This location is also 5 miles from Cunningham Falls, 7 mi...

Current weather conditions at Rainbow Lake, Frederick County, Maryland
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Local climate location: CHAMBERSBURG 7 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.695
Longitude: -77.38833

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These outdoors activities are available near Rainbow Lake.
 Hotels Near Rainbow Lake:
Carroll Valley Resort, Fairfield, 4 miles away
Thurmont Super 8 Motel, Thurmont, 5 miles away
Sleep Inn , Inn & Suites, Emmitsburg, 5 miles away
Eisenhower Hotel, Gettysburg, 9 miles away
RPAGE - Red Carpet Inn Gettysburg, Gettysburg, 9 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Rainbow Lake:
Crow's Nest Campground, Thurmont, 4 miles away
Cunningham Falls State Park, Thurmont, 6 miles away
William Houck Campground, Frederick County, 7 miles away
Granite Hill Campground, Gettysburg, 7 miles away
 Ski Areas Near Rainbow Lake:
Ski Liberty, Pennsylvania, 4 miles away
      650 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Rainbow Lake:
Owens Creek, Frederick CountyCounty, 3 miles away
      Class II-IV - 8 miles long (Lantz to Rocky Ridge Road)
Hunting Creek, Fredrick CountyCounty, 5 miles away
      Class III-IV+(V) - 2.5 miles long (Catoctin Hollow Road to Frank Bentz Lake)
Owens Creek, Frederick CountyCounty, 6 miles away
      Class I-II - 5 miles long (Rocky Ridge Road to Monocacy River)
 National Parks Near Rainbow Lake:
Catoctin Mountain Park, Thurmont - MD, 6 miles away
Greenbelt Park, Greenbelt - MD, 51 miles away
Fort Washington Park, Fort Washington - MD, 57 miles away
 Trails Near Rainbow Lake:
High Rock Nature Trail, Frederick County, 6 miles away
Cunningham Falls Nature Trail, Frederick County, 6 miles away
Spiderbush Nature Trail, Frederick County, 7 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Rainbow Lake:
Mountain View Golf Club, Fairfield, 4 miles away
 Lakes Near Rainbow Lake:
Emmitsburg Reservoir, Frederick CountyCounty, 1 miles away
K Section Pond, Adams CountyCounty, 3 miles away

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Ski Liberty
I loved Ski Liberty when I stayed there a few years ago for a weekend. It was the most fun I've ever had at a ski area. There was a great snow storm while we were there and the conditions were awesome. I'm coming back this year with my children and look forward to sharing your mountain with them....

Crow's Nest Campground
IMPORTANT NOTICE: We have received an unconfirmed report that this campground permanently houses two convicted sex offenders. We have been unable to reach the campground to clarify this....This campground, I have stayed at numerous times.? So far I have not had any issues.? Its very quiet in the evening and the owner is very friendly.? However, when pulling into the camp ground there is what seems to be an active trailer park on the right hand side.? The best Sites are located along the stream ending near the upper pools....

Hunting Creek Lake
I have passed the Lake many times on my way to Gettysburg. I plan on visiting this weekend for the first time....Drove into this area while on my honeymoon 12 years ago. BEAUTIFUL!I have been visiting yearly since then. More crowded now, I guess beautiful areas don't stay unseen for long.A group of us will be there early tomorrow morning. ...

Marsh Creek
I am looking for more info on this trip. Please email with contact information to: m.quesenberry@charter.net...

Gettysburg Battlefield RV Resort
Located on the southern edge of the most famous battlefield of the Civil War, our campground allows you the opportunity to explore the battlefield, discover historic Gettysburg, and witness the spectacular beauty of the gentle rolling hills of central Pennsylvania.  You will love the quiet beauty and modern amenities found at Gettysburg Battlefield Resort.  From our private stocked lake, nature trails, lakeside gazebo, and shaded camp sites with fire rings to our farmhouse lodge, cafe & creamery, huge swimming pool, air-conditioned bath houses, laundry facilities, internet access and new modern cabins, there is no doubt you will enjoy your stay amongst our safe, comforting and friendly atmosphere.      ...

Mountain Farm Campground
10 miles away
Mountain Farm Campground has been closed for approximately 15 years....

Long Pine Run Reservoir
13 miles away
Long Pine Run Reservoir is a great place for kayaking. Its 150 acres can be circumnavigated in about an hour and a half, without straining. The boat launch area has parking for about 20 cars. The day we were there, only about three or four boats shared the water, making it almost like having your own private lake....

Conewago Campground
13 miles away
Hi I'm Lauren and I have a slight concern I have been to a campground that is called Conewago Campground but I'm not quite sure if this is the one that ive gone to I know that the one I went to had lots of rabbits running around and a creek it was rather small....

Wildcat Trail
14 miles away
BIRCH RUN RESERVIOR HAS BEEN BREACHED ,IT NO LONGER HOLDS WATER. F.Y.I...

Greenbelt Park
50 miles away
Regular camping fees at this time (06/08) are $16/night. I have been camping at Greenbelt Park every summer for a week for the last 7 years. It was always at $14 up till last year when it went up to $16. Great Park though! Love it!...

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