Rainbow Point
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.
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 8 |
| Host/management | 4 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 45 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
8 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 1 | ||
| 003 | Pull-through | 45 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 1 |
| 004 | Pull-through | 45 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 1 |
| 006 | Pull-through | 45 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 1 |
| 007 | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | 8 / 1 | |
| 012 | Back-in | 45 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 1 |
| 005 Double Site | Pull-through | 45 | Gravel | Partial | 16 / 3 |
| 008 Double Site | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | Partial | 16 / 3 |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 45 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
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. Roads and parking spurs within the facility are gravel.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Season | Mid-May to Mid-September |
| Forest | Boise National Forest |
| Booking | This is a fee campground with 12 sites, with some sites on a first come, first serve basis. |
Weather by month
Getting there
From Boise, Idaho, travel north on Highway 55 for 95 miles to Donnelly. Turn west on West Roseberry Road and go 1.5 miles to Norwood Road. Turn south and continue a mile to Tamarack Falls Road. Turn west and go just over a mile to West Mountain Road. Turn south and go a mile to the campground.
| Nearest town | Cascade, Idaho |
| Coordinates | 44.7042° N, 116.1319° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided, but electricity is not available at the campground.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedMill Creek Council Mtn Rx
12 mi from the campground · 1,817 acres
- PrescribedMeadow Marsh Rx
16 mi from the campground · 70 acres
- PrescribedGoose Rx
17 mi from the campground · 529 acres
- PrescribedCold Rx
24 mi from the campground · 1,094 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Explore
Video
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Worth a stop
- 9.5 miFour Corners Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 14.8 miSouth Fork Gold Fork Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 1.8 miJohnson Way1.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 2 miWest Mountain Jeep Trail ↗4.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 4.7 miGranite Creek3.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Payette National Forest.
- inPayette National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,407,306 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- John Korvola HomesteadBuilding · Donnelly · 3.7 mi
- Jacob and Herman Mahala HomesteadBuilding · Donnelly · 4.6 mi
- Jacob Maki HomesteadBuilding · Donnelly · 8.3 mi
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.
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.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Rainbow Point?
For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Rainbow Point?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Rainbow Point have?
12 sites, including 8 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Rainbow Point?
The longest site here provides 45 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Rainbow Point?
Yes, pets are allowed at Rainbow Point. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Rainbow Point?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Rainbow Point?
Lake Cascade offers excellent opportunities for boating, water skiing, canoeing, windsurfing and sailing. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Rainbow Point?
Cascade, Idaho.
Source: Getting there
What if Rainbow Point is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Amanita (0.2 mi, partly first-come), Cabin Creek (7.7 mi, first-come), and French Creek (12.2 mi, partly first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby