Can you reserve a site at Rainbow Point?

Yes, Rainbow Point is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Rainbow Point have?

12 sites in total, of which 8 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Rainbow Point?

45 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Rainbow Point?

Yes, pets are allowed at Rainbow Point.

Rainbow Point, Idaho — 8 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Rainbow Point Campground is located next to scenic Lake Cascade in west central Idaho. It is near the town of Donnelly, at an elevation of 4,850 feet. Boating, fishing, swimming and hiking are popular activities in this scenic region.

Note: During the 2022 season, thinning work will be conducted in neighboring Amanita campground to reduce the risk associated with root rot and subsequent hazard trees.

Recreation

Lake Cascade offers excellent opportunities for boating, water skiing, canoeing, windsurfing and sailing. Anglers enjoy casting for rainbow trout, coho salmon, smallmouth bass and perch. A boat ramp is located within the campground. Many hiking and biking trails are in the area as well.

Facilities

This small campground offers single-family campsites. Each is equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring and grill. Some sites have lake views and shoreline access.

Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided, but electricity is not available at the campground. Roads and parking spurs within the facility are gravel.

Natural Features

The campground is situated on the west shore of the lake, among a mixed-growth conifer forest that towers over the campground. Summer wildflowers are abundant.

A wide variety of wildlife makes its home around the lake. Waterfowl and songbirds can also be seen in the area, as well as pelicans and bald eagles.

The facts

Season: Mid-May – Mid-September — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
8 bookable sites
12 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 45 ft
Up to 16 people per site
Loops: RAIN

Site types

8 Standard Nonelectric
4 Management

Amenities

Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.

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12 campsites at Rainbow Point

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 1:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	RAIN	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	🐾
002	RAIN	Management	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
003	RAIN	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	45 ft	8	🐾
004	RAIN	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	45 ft	8	🐾
005 Double Site	RAIN	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	45 ft	16	🐾
006	RAIN	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	45 ft	8	🐾
007	RAIN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
008 Double Site	RAIN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	16	🐾
009	RAIN	Management	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
010	RAIN	Management	Pull Through	Gravel	35 ft	8	🐾
011	RAIN	Management	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	8	🐾
012	RAIN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	8	🐾

Getting there

From Boise, Idaho, travel north on Highway 55 for 95 miles to Donnelly. Turn west on West Roseberry Road and go 1.5 miles to Norwood Road. Turn south and continue a mile to Tamarack Falls Road. Turn west and go just over a mile to West Mountain Road. Turn south and go a mile to the campground.

44.70417, -116.13194 · 44°42'15.0"N 116°7'55.0"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in	3.2	2.4	3.2	2.3	2.3	1.5	0.5	0.5	1.1	1.8	3.0	3.8

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Rainbow Point

Can you reserve a site at Rainbow Point?: Yes, Rainbow Point is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Rainbow Point have?: 12 sites in total, of which 8 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Rainbow Point?: 45 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Rainbow Point?: Yes, pets are allowed at Rainbow Point.

Camping near Rainbow Point

Amanita 0.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Cabin Creek 7.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Paddy Flat Guard Station 10.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
French Creek 12.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Kennally Creek 13.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Big Flat 15.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Lake Fork 17.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
North Fork Payette Rec Site 6 mi · Facility
Paddy Flat Camping Area 10.5 mi · Campground
Rapid Creek Camping Area 11.5 mi · Campground
French Creek Boat Docks 12.2 mi · Facility
Cascade Ranger District and Office 13.3 mi · Facility

Contact

Phone 208-382-7400
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Rainbow Point