Rainbow Pool Day Use Area

About 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 theRim 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 roads and trails and within opened areas.Be alert for falling objects and do not linger around large trees.Avoid the area during high winds or heavy rain.

Plan Your Visit to Rainbow Pool Day Use Area

Heading to Rainbow Pool Day Use Area? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)