Rainbow Point Campground
Rainbow Point Campground is located on the banks of scenic Hebgen Lake, in southwestern Montana, on the Hebgen Lake District of the Custer Gallatin National Forest. 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.
Reservations
Make Reservations HereGeneral Information
- Camp sites: 83 - All of loops B and C are electric
- Electrical Sites: 46. Federal Recreation Passes not applicable toward electric.
- Trash Pickup: Yes
- Firewood: $10.00 / bundle
- Maps: Rainbow Point Campground Map (492 KB)
Questions regarding the Campground:
Rocky Mountain Recreation Company: (661) 702-1420; info@rockymountainrec.com
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.
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.
May 17 - September 29. Weather Dependent.
Open 24 hours/day
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $20 per night (includes two driving vehicles)
Electric Site: $28 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $8 per each additional vehicle
$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.
Contact Name: Hebgen Lake Ranger District
Contact Phone: 1-406-823-6961
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 44.77888
Longitude: -111.17558
Directions
5 miles north of West Yellowstone on US 191, 3 mi west on Rainbow Pt Rd (Forest Rd 6954), 2 miles north on Rainbow Pt Rd after intersection.
Parking
TRAILER / RV SITES AVERAGE PARKING SPUR: 60’ x 33’.
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Boat Ramp
Dock
Fire Grates
Fishing
Toilet
(1 site, A loop)
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
