Rainbow Point Campground

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.

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.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.

Camp site features

Across 84 camp sites:

  • Electric hookups: 46 of 84 sites
  • Fire pit: all 84 sites
  • Pets allowed: 82 of 84 sites
  • Longest RV: 52 ft
  • Largest party: 8 people
  • Power up to 50 amps

Fees

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.

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.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

630 reviews
5 stars
313
4 stars
158
3 stars
71
2 stars
53
1 stars
35
Steve L
Loop:Loop C
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Reviewed a month ago
This was a great place to camp with a larger 5th wheel trailer and tour Yellowstone via the west entrance. It was a perk to have electricity at the site.
Cameron F
Loop:Loop A
Site:
Reviewed a month ago
Very secluded and quiet! Perfect to get away, but close enough to West Yellowstone that you can grab necessities.
Cat H
Loop:Loop A
Site:
Reviewed a month ago
Rainbow Point is just minutes away from the West Gate of Yellowstone. Even the sites that do not have hook ups are very well maintained. The lake is just beautiful! The only complaints we had is the same one everyone does...the roads to get to it are VERY bumpy and not well maintained and the campground needs a dump station. We would definitely stay there again! PS...your current camp hosts are WONDERFUL!
kerri m
Loop:Loop A
Site:
Reviewed a month ago
Road is very bumpy, go slow. Way too many cement posts that are knee high in the camping sites. Hosts did an amazing job cleaning the sites. However, I was shocked to see them removing firewood that was left. In one case the campers bought firewood from the Hosts & the Hosts returned after they left & took the wood back. Inside of bathrooms were clean but were really stinky on the outside. Close access to fishing but it was off limits due to toxic algae.
Hansel r
Loop:Loop B
Site:
Reviewed a month ago
A great place to relax; just keep in mind that a large part of the road leading to it is unpaved.
Mike O
Loop:Loop B
Site:
Reviewed a month ago
Camp site was great. The road does need some work.
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Peak season

May 14, 2027 – Sep 25, 2027

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Peak season

May 14, 2028 – Sep 25, 2028

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