Rainbow Point
Rainbow Point is a national forest campground in Idaho. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Idaho
- Coordinates
- 44.70417, -116.13194
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Swimming Site, Water Sports, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 208-382-7400
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Rainbow Point
Overview 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. 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. Facilities 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. 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.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 131 designated routes (263 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amanita | National forest campground | 0.2 mi | — | No hookups |
| Poison Creek Campground | Private campground | 2.6 mi | — | — |
| Chalet RV Park | RV park | 3.3 mi | — | — |
| Cabin Creek | National forest campground | 7.8 mi | — | — |
| Horse Cabin Flat | National forest camping area | 7.8 mi | — | — |
| Sugarloaf Campground | Private campground | 8.6 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB), USFS and BLM recreation sites, USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.