Rainbow Point Campground

FS USDA Forest Service · Developed

Conditions

Road Access Gravel
Driveway Surface Gravel
Season Open Year Round
Campfires Campfires Allowed
Elevation 6,240 ft
Max RV Length 52 ft

Features

Rig Size Back In Only
Hookup Electric Hookup 50 amp
Style Potable Water Vault Toilet Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites85
Overnight Sites85
Max RV Length52 ft
Max Amps50
Electric Hookup Sites47
SurfaceGravel

Location

44.7791667, -111.1802778

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Description

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.

Directions

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.

Activities

BACKPACKING BERRY PICKING BIKING BIRDING BOATING CAMPING CANOEING DAY USE AREA FISHING HIKING KAYAKING MUSHROOM PICKING PHOTOGRAPHY SWIMMING WATER ACCESS WILDLIFE VIEWING

Details

FeeAdditional 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.
Phone406-646-1012
Email[email protected]
ADA AccessN
ReservableYes

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