Rainbow Point Campground
Campground · 84 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Gallatin National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 84
- Bookable sites
- 52 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 8
- People per site
- 6,543 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Rainbow Point Campground is located on the banks of scenic Hebgen Lake, in southwestern Montana. It is approximately 10 miles north of West Yellowstone and the West Entrance of Yellowstone National Park. Visitors enjoy the area for its boating, fishing and hiking opportunities, as well as its close proximity to Yellowstone.Recreation
Hebgen Lake is considered Montana's premier still-water fishing lake. Anglers will find a healthy population of brown, cutthroat and rainbow trout. Boating and swimming are popular activities on the lake. A boat ramp is located within the campground.Hiking, biking and off-road vehicle trails crisscross the surrounding area.
Facilities
The campground offers several single-family campsites, many of which have electric hookups. Sites are equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Firewood is available for purchase within the campground.Natural Features
Hebgen Lake sits on the Madison River, at an elevation of 6,240 feet. The lake covers 21 square miles and has 65 miles of shoreline. Rainbow Point is situated on Rainbow Bay, among a dense forest of lodgepole pine.A variety of waterfowl is often spotted in the area, including sandhill cranes, herons, Western grebes, white pelicans, osprey, Canada geese, mallards, wood ducks, loons and bald and golden eagles. Bison, deer and moose are frequently seen as well.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.Nearby Attractions
West Yellowstone offers dining, shopping and lodging options. The Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center is a popular attraction with live grizzlies, gray wolves and birds of prey, and a variety of educational exhibits and programs.Yellowstone National Park offers unparalleled wildlife viewing opportunities, breathtaking scenery and unique geological features.
The facts
- Season: May – September — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 84 bookable sites
- 85 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Vehicles up to 52 ft
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: Loop A, Loop B, Loop C, Loop D
Site types
- 46 Standard Electric
- 38 Standard Nonelectric
- 1 Management
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
- Sewer hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: grills.
85 campsites at Rainbow Point Campground
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Loop A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| A02 | Loop A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| A03 | Loop A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| A04 | Loop A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| A05 | Loop A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| A06 | Loop A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 47 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| A07 | Loop A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| A08 | Loop A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| A09 | Loop A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 42 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| A10 | Loop A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 42 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| A11 | Loop A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| A12 | Loop A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 48 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| A13 | Loop A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 52 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| A14 | Loop A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| A15 | Loop A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| A16 | Loop A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| A17 | Loop A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| A18 | Loop A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| A19 | Loop A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| B01 | Loop B | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| B02 | Loop B | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| B03 | Loop B | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| B04 | Loop B | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 42 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| B05 | Loop B | Management | Back In | Gravel | 42 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| B06 | Loop B | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| B07 | Loop B | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 24 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| B08 | Loop B | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| B09 | Loop B | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| B10 | Loop B | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 39 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| B11 | Loop B | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 33 ft | 8 | |
| B12 | Loop B | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| B13 | Loop B | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 27 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| B14 | Loop B | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 36 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| B15 | Loop B | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 32 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| B16 | Loop B | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 31 ft | 8 | |
| B17 | Loop B | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 42 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| B18 | Loop B | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 36 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| B19 | Loop B | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 33 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| B20 | Loop B | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 39 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| C01 | Loop C | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| C02 | Loop C | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| C03 | Loop C | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| C04 | Loop C | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| C05 | Loop C | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| C06 | Loop C | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| C07 | Loop C | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| C08 | Loop C | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| C09 | Loop C | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| C10 | Loop C | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| C11 | Loop C | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| C12 | Loop C | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| C13 | Loop C | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| C14 | Loop C | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| C15 | Loop C | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| C16 | Loop C | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| C17 Host | Loop C | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| C18 | Loop C | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| C19 | Loop C | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| C20 | Loop C | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| C21 | Loop C | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| C22 | Loop C | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| C23 | Loop C | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| C24 | Loop C | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| C25 | Loop C | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| C26 | Loop C | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| C27 | Loop C | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| D01 | Loop D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| D02 | Loop D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| D03 | Loop D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| D04 | Loop D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| D05 | Loop D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| D06 | Loop D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| D07 | Loop D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| D08 | Loop D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| D09 | Loop D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| D10 | Loop D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| D11 | Loop D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| D12 | Loop D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| D13 | Loop D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| D14 | Loop D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| D15 | Loop D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| D16 | Loop D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| D17 | Loop D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| D18 | Loop D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| D19 | Loop D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 44 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From West Yellowstone, travel 5 miles north on Highway 191. Turn west (left) onto Rainbow Point Road (Forest Road 6954) and travel 3 miles, then 2 miles north (right) on Rainbow Point Road, after the intersection.
44.77917, -111.18028 · 44°46'45.0"N 111°10'49.0"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 2.5 | 2.0 | 2.2 | 2.4 | 2.7 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 2.0 | 2.6 | 3.0 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Fees and stay limits
Additional vehicles will be assessed a $8.00/night extra vehicle fee upon arrival at your site. This fee will be collected by the campground host.
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about Rainbow Point Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Rainbow Point Campground?
- Yes, Rainbow Point Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Rainbow Point Campground have?
- 85 sites in total, of which 84 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Rainbow Point Campground?
- 52 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Rainbow Point Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Rainbow Point Campground.
- Does Rainbow Point Campground have hookups?
- Electric.
- Are campfires allowed at Rainbow Point Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Rainbow Point Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Rainbow Point Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Rainbow Point Campground's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- $26.00 includes 2 driving vehicles. $9.00 each additional vehicle. $35.00 for electrical sites. Federal Recreation Passes not applicable toward additional vehicle or electric fees.
Accessibility:
- Accessible Facilities: Boat Ramp Dock Fire Grates Fishing Toilet (1 site)
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- Hebgen Lake District 8.7 mi · Facility
- West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center (NPS Desk) 9.2 mi · Facility
- West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center (Chamber of Commerce Desk) 9.2 mi · Visitor Center
Contact
- Phone 406-646-1012
- Email dhagey@goexplorus.com
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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