Forest Service campground Rainbow Point sits alongside Hebgen Lake in camping spots outside Gallatin National Forest, accessed by a dusty gravel road that kicks up clouds when vehicles pass. The 83-site facility spreads across four loops, with roughly half the sites offering electrical hookups and water spigots scattered throughout each section. Concrete barriers mark the back of each camping pad, strictly enforcing posted length limits for RVs.
Tall trees provide overhead canopy across most sites, though the shade can limit solar panel effectiveness for off-grid campers. Jean D. notes "pads were level and shaded with a nice forest canopy," while vault toilets stay consistently clean according to multiple visitors. The campground maintains a quiet atmosphere even when full, with campers generally respecting established quiet hours. Cell coverage runs strong across major carriers, making remote work feasible.
Hebgen Lake sits just a two-minute walk from most sites, drawing anglers and paddlers who launch boats from the on-site ramp. Camp hosts rent kayaks and stand-up paddleboards during peak season. American pelicans and osprey frequent the water, while elk occasionally wander through the wooded loops. Bear boxes at each site reflect the area's active wildlife.
Campers wanting full hookups and shower facilities might consider Madison Arm Resort three miles south for a more developed lakeside stay.
Description
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.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.
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.
Fee Info
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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundRainbow Point Campground is located in Montana
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.
Coordinates
44.7791667 N
111.1802778 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 25 usersLast on 3/3/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 39 usersLast on 3/3/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 3/3/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 25 usersLast on 3/3/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 39 usersLast on 3/3/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 3/3/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 29 min from Bozeman, MT
- 2 hrs 1 min from Idaho Falls, ID
- 2 hrs 33 min from Helena, MT
- 3 hrs 32 min from Billings, MT











































