Idaho · Camping · Cascade

Rainbow Point

Rainbow PointPhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain
12
sites
Jun–Sep
best months

Is Rainbow Point open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Boise National Forest. It doesn't name Rainbow Point, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Boise National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • 12 sites for RV and tent campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 4,837 ft
  • Near CascadeCascade Ranger District · Boise National Forest

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.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · Jun–Sep

    Best time to visit Rainbow Point

    Best months: June–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      32° / 15°

      14 wet

    2. Feb

      37° / 17°

      12 wet

    3. Mar

      45° / 24°

      14 wet

    4. Apr

      53° / 30°

      13 wet

    5. May

      63° / 37°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      70° / 43°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      82° / 48°

      5 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 47°

      4 wet

    9. Sep

      73° / 40°

      6 wet

    10. Oct

      58° / 31°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      42° / 24°

      14 wet

    12. Dec

      31° / 16°

      16 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Cascade 1 Nw, ID, 13.2 mi away at 4,896 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Rainbow Point

12 sites for RV and tent camping

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