Rainbow Point Campground

Custer Gallatin National Forest

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.

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.

Need to Know

• Click here for more information on the Gallatin National Forest.

• Bears frequent the area; all food must be stored in approved containers and secured when campsite is unoccupied.

• Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.

• Camping fees cover the first 2 cars or RV/Trailer and tow vehicle. $9.00 fee for each additional vehicle.

• Firewood is available for sale at host site for $10.00/bundle.

• No RV Dump Station is located in any of the USFS campgrounds managed by ExplorUS in the Custer-Gallatin National Forest.

• There are NO Shower facilities available at this 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.

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.

Contact Information

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 406-646-1012

Rental Options

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Driving 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.

Available Campsites

• Site C02, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Electric
• Site B10, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site A17, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site B12, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site D16, Loop Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site B01, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site C01, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Electric
• Site B02, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site C12, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Electric
• Site B09, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site C13, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Electric
• Site A13, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A01, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site C07, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Electric
• Site A19, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site C26, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Electric
• Site D03, Loop Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A14, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site D11, Loop Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site D09, Loop Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site D12, Loop Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site C10, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Electric
• Site A12, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site C08, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Electric
• Site B11, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site A15, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site B06, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site A07, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site B19, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site A09, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A02, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site D01, Loop Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site B17, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site D15, Loop Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site C18, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Electric
• Site C20, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Electric
• Site D10, Loop Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site C19, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Electric
• Site A11, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site D08, Loop Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site D18, Loop Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site D13, Loop Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site D19, Loop Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site C05, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Electric
• Site A06, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site D04, Loop Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site C24, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Electric
• Site A03, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A18, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site D17, Loop Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site C04, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Electric
• Site C14, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Electric
• Site D06, Loop Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site C06, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Electric
• Site A10, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site B18, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site C15, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Electric
• Site C27, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Electric
• Site B13, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site D05, Loop Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site B08, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site D02, Loop Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site C22, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Electric
• Site B15, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site C09, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Electric
• Site A16, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site D14, Loop Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site B20, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site B14, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site B07, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site C17 Host, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Electric
• Site A04, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site C25, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Electric
• Site A05, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site C03, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Electric
• Site B04, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site C23, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Electric
• Site C11, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Electric
• Site C21, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Electric
• Site B16, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site D07, Loop Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site C16, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Electric
• Site B03, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site A08, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric

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