Rainbow Point
Boise National Forest — lakeside, fishing
Location: CASCADE, ID, ID
Price: From $20 per night
Price range: $20–$40 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (39 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.Lake Cascade offers excellent opportunities for boating, water skiing, canoeing, windsurfing and sailing.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/rainbow-point to be notified when sites open up.
Rainbow Point sits next to scenic Lake Cascade in west central Idaho with excellent boating, fishing, and water sports opportunities. Small campground (8 sites) means fewer crowds, and the boat launch is conveniently located right next to the sites.
Wildlife alert: Gray Wolf, Wapiti, Great Gray Owl, Western Tanager, and Black-chinned Hummingbird documented in the area
Insider tips for Rainbow Point: Book early — federal campground fills up during peak season Boat launch dock is directly accessible from campground sites Some sites are first-come/first-served if online reservations are full
Skip Rainbow Point if: You need RV hookups — most sites have no hookups, only suitable for self-contained RVs. You require year-round camping — seasonal operations only May-October. You prefer larger campgrounds — only 8 total sites available.
Best time to visit Rainbow Point: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Amanita (CASCADE, ID), Cabin Creek (Council, ID), Paddy Flat Guard Station (McCall, ID), French Creek (CASCADE, ID).
Cell Phone Coverage at Rainbow Point
Cell signal at Rainbow Point (CASCADE, ID): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.Lake Cascade offers excellent opportunities for boating, water skiing, canoeing, windsurfing and sailing.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
federal campground fills up during peak season
Boat launch dock is directly accessible from campground sites
Some sites are first-come/first-served if online reservations are full
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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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.
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Boise National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Boise National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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