Rainbow Point
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.
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.
Need to Know
- Bears frequent the area; please keep a clean camp and be bear aware
- Some first-come, first-served sites may also be available
- Click here for more information on the Boise National Forest
- Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
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.
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.
Contact Information
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PO BOX 696 CASCADE ID 83611
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 208-382-7400
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
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.
Available Campsites
- Site 003, Loop RAIN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop RAIN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop RAIN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop RAIN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008 Double Site, Loop RAIN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop RAIN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005 Double Site, Loop RAIN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop RAIN, Type Standard Nonelectric
