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Rainbow Point Campground

Updated November 2, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
8[1]
Reservations
Yes[2]
Longest RV or trailer
45 ft[3]

Rainbow Point is a campground in Boise National Forest, Idaho, managed by the USDA Forest Service[4]. Recreation.gov lists 8 overnight campsites there, and they can be reserved on that site[1][2].

What to expect

Recreation.gov describes the campground as sitting beside Lake Cascade in west central Idaho, near the town of Donnelly[5]. All 8 campsites are standard nonelectric sites[1]. Recreation.gov says all 8 accept both an RV or trailer and a tent[6]. The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 45 feet[3]. Most sites allow 8 people at most, and the listed range is 8 to 16[7]. The description says there is no electricity at the campground, and it lists vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection[5].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 8
Site types[1] 8 standard nonelectric
Reservations[2] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Longest RV or trailer[3] 45 ft (median 45 ft)
Equipment[6] RV or trailer at 8 sites, tent at 8 sites
Pets[8] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[9] 2:00 PM
Check-out[10] 1:00 PM
People per site[7] 8 at most sites (8 to 16)

Before you go

Questions people ask

Can you reserve Rainbow Point campground?
Yes, Rainbow Point can be reserved on Recreation.gov[2].
Are dogs allowed at Rainbow Point?
Recreation.gov site details list pets as allowed at all 8 campsites with this detail listed[8].
How long an RV can Rainbow Point fit?
The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 45 feet[3].
Are the sites at Rainbow Point nonelectric?
Yes, Recreation.gov lists all 8 sites as standard nonelectric[1].
What are check-in and check-out times at Rainbow Point?
Recreation.gov lists check-in at 2:00 PM[9] and check-out at 1:00 PM[10].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 8 overnight campsites at Rainbow Point: 8 standard nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Rainbow Point can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  3. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Rainbow Point: 45 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 45 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Rainbow Point is a campground managed by the USDA Forest Service in Boise National Forest, Idaho. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Recreation.gov description for Rainbow Point. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Permitted equipment at Rainbow Point: 8 sites accept an RV or trailer and 8 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  7. Maximum people per campsite at Rainbow Point: 8 at most sites (range 8 to 16). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Rainbow Point: yes at all 8 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Check-in time at Rainbow Point on Recreation.gov: 2:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. Check-out time at Rainbow Point on Recreation.gov: 1:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

Campsite data: Recreation Information Database (RIDB), Recreation.gov, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or any agency.