Campground

Rainbow Point Campground

Near West Yellowstone, Montana

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.

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Rainbow Point Campground

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.

Photo Gallery

Hebgen Lake with Pine Trees along shoreline with beach areaHebgen Lake

Hebgen Lake with Pine Trees along shoreline beach areaHebgen Lake

Pine trees surrounding campsite, picnic table, fire ring tent & camp chairsCampsite

Pine trees surrounding campsite, picnic table & fire ringWooded campsite

Hebgen Lake with boats along shorelineHebgen Lake

Campsite with Pine trees, picnic table & fire ringCampsite

Campsite surrounded by pine trees, picnic table & fire ringWooded campsite

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