1st time visitor Nice little walk around the lake…read moreUnfortunately the water was really low to the point where you could walk on the area Worth visiting I am sure with the water at full level, it is a beautiful view. Look forward to visiting again

Sad. Lake SUPER low. July 2026 Park is still…read morebeautiful....west side fishing free with valid state license.

The pictures don't do this park justice. Super clean and peaceful, with plenty of wildlife. This…read morepark is great for a morning or afternoon stroll with a loop that goes right around the lake. Plenty of parking and places for a picnic. This is actually one of my favorite parks in the Pinetop area.

July 2026 Great trails and activities...no lake…read more Need tons of rain to bring the lake back

The water level is up from years past so kayaking is good . Start early in the morning before the…read morewind picks up.

Apparently the campground is closed since Covid began and they intend to shut down the camping and…read moremake it a day use only site. That's sad but there is still fishing and the Porter Mountain Stables nearby actually have horseback trails and tours around the lake. The lake consists of Rainbow & Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, Large Mouth Bass, Green Sunfish, Blue Gill, Black Bull Head and Carp.

We are upping our rating because we love the staff so much and feel home away from home and safe…read morewith them around. We have made so many memories so far this summer just coming here the last 2.5 weeks (2 separate camping trips). Met so many nice folks around here and my boys love it here too and the lake. It's just a shame there are some sad activities happening- like Kayaks getting stolen and some rando showed up last night and popped up his camp on a reserved space- and there was a guy who had a fire pit going and was being crazy about that and Fire dept had to be called. These Hosts def do their job but I'm glad they have city support when people are crazy around here.

Very noise from the road between the lake and tent camp area.all night long. The camp gound next to…read morethe tent area has a huge security light that lit up my entire site. High in and out traffic all day and night. Picnic table was unsafe very wobbly. The bath room was DIRTY. The toilet seat had dried urine on the seat, the floor was very dirty. The check sheet for cleaning indicated last cleaned 6/28/25 and when I checked out 2 days later still had not been cleaned. Plus was the lake and staff were nice. Resturants highly recommend The North and Monica's for breakfast. My favorite was the Brewery 10 minutes away Pinetop Brewing company. All 3 are dog friendly. I will definitely go.back to the area, but will stay elsewhere.

Everything was just perfect. People were kind and clear about the rules so everyone could enjoy…read moretheir stay. Grounds were kept up, neat as could be. Cabin 18 was clean and comfortable with everything we needed. Loved the lake. We didn't catch any fish but the duck and geese were enough fun to make it enjoyable. Things were quiet and other guests seemed respectful. My husband and I both could not have asked for anything more during our 3night stay.

Great experience with fabulous memories. Rustic cabins. Great fishing. We will definitely be…read morereturning to this hidden gem.

Everything from start to finish went well & exceeded expectations ! Jeff was very responsive from…read morethe beginning! Very easy to connect with via phone or text , answered any questions I threw his way . I was looking for a boat plus kayak rental business for our Memorial Day weekend escape with two teens . This company very reasonable! Jeff met us at the dock with gassed up boat & 2 kayaks . We used the lil Bentley & what a treat for the day on Rainbow Lake . The boat is well cared for , clean , canopy was a plus , easy to operate & bring drink / snacks along . Great day on the water with the ability for everyone to do what they wanted! Jeff is very accommodating with end of day closure, quick call & he's there to trailer it all away ! We definitely will use him again in the future. Super find in Pinetop area!

Jeff is a great guy renting was so easy. Will rent from him again next time we are in Pinetop/…read moreRainbow lake

Took a bachelor trip into the white mountains and Patrick showed us some awesome spots along the…read moreblack river. The day was an awesome adventure and would definitely recommend White Mountain Guiding!

From the owner: Over 40 years of experience for your specialized hunting and fishing trips, throughout the White…read moreMountains of Arizona.

I like how this trail was so well maintained and had markers making it easy to navigate. The…read morescenery is stunning as your surrounded by towering pines and oaks and there's even water on the trail. It's about 2 miles to get to the Ice Cave which was cool (pun intended) to check out, but it was a little underwhelming. Still awesome to see an entrance of a collapsed lava tube where cool air creates a natural refrigerator even if it didn't have that wow factor. There's pretty wildflowers alongside cactus which is cool to see. We didn't see much wildlife but there are horseback riders that use the trail that you may come across. Overall, it was a good easy to moderate trail good for families and with some really beautiful scenery and I enjoyed the trail.

Don't expect too much for the ice cave. It's a hole in the ground with cold air, which is nice once…read moreyou've sweated in the sun for 2 miles. Use sunscreen, as it's not shaded. There is a geocache in the area if you geocache.

This is an amazing place! The show lasts for an hour-ish. You get to see and learn about falcons,…read morevultures, crows, red tail hawks and owls. For an additional donation you can see a bald eagle and learn about her. Well worth the money!!

Definitely must visit. We stopped in around 1 pm and hiked all around the lake and surrounding…read moreareas. They will give you a map so you know where you are going. By 2:30 they expect you to be inside so they can check you in and the show will start at 2:45. There is a cute gift shop if you want to buy some souvenirs. John is a fantastic guide. He answered all the questions and was very fun to listen to. Special thanks to all of the volunteers, they made the show great! They have 7 birds but you only see 5 of them and the other 2 they rotate.