State Park
Rainbow Point Campground
Gallatin National Forest · West Yellowstone, MT
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- Address:West Yellowstone, MT
About
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. ADA Access: N
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Dump Station
Firewood
Accessible
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Cell Service
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
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Trails at Gallatin National Forest
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Rainbow Point Campground
Trail
Hebgen Lake and Ennis Mountain OHV Trail
Montana
98.2 mi7,244 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Whits Lakes Spring
Montana
1.7 mi502 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Coffin Lakes Trail
Montana
11.3 mi2,940 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Refuge Point Loop
Montana
2.5 mi381 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Targhee Creek Trail
Montana
11.7 mi2,989 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Sheep Lake
Montana
5.8 mi5,269 ftgain
Expert
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Hunting units around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Montana hunting page
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