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RAINBOW POINT CAMPGROUND

MT · Custer Gallatin National Forest

RAINBOW POINT CAMPGROUND is generally plan ahead to book. Across the 5 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in June (8/10) and eases to its lowest in September (4/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.

Season at a glance

Booking difficulty by month

12-month reservation season
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  5. May5
  6. Jun8
  7. Jul7
  8. Aug6
  9. Sep4
  10. Oct–
  11. Nov–
  12. Dec–
1 · Easy10 · Lottery

Midweek tip: in the busiest month (June), arrivals are lightest on Tuesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.

Booking window

When reservations open

Booking window

Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.

For example, sites for April 15, 2027 become bookable on October 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.

Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.

Facilities

Sites & amenities

  • 46 electric sites
  • 28 RV sites
  • Max RV length 52 ft

Activities: WILDLIFE VIEWING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING, BIKING, PHOTOGRAPHY, KAYAKING, SWIMMING, WATER ACCESS, BACKPACKING, BERRY PICKING, BIRDING, CANOEING, DAY USE AREA, MUSHROOM PICKING

Fees

How much does it cost to camp at Rainbow Point Campground?

Additional vehicles will be assessed a $8.00/night extra vehicle fee upon arrival at your site. This fee will be collected by the campground host.

Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.

Location

Where it is