Openings · last 7 days
60
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 60 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233131
When Rainbow Point Campground reopens
Rainbow Point Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
86
Openings · last 90 days
92
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dTuesday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected. 25 of 92 openings detected in the last 90 days occurred on a Tuesday (27.2%), with Monday (20) and Thursday (13) next in line.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 12:00 and 20:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 29 of 92 detected openings (31.5%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Mountain Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 8 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 5–12.2 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| C07 | 8 | 8.7% |
| B02 | 7 | 7.6% |
| B06 | 6 | 6.5% |
| B07 | 5 | 5.4% |
| C16 | 5 | 5.4% |
Site C07 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 8. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Sep 27, 2026 · of 84 monitored sites
Of the 792 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 27, 2026): 216 open for online reservation · 289 reserved · 71 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 171 closed · 45 unavailable (cause unspecified).
Where the open windows are
72.7% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 216 of 792 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Sep 27, 2026Not open online72.7%
Open site-nights216 / 792
Reserved (of online inventory)289 / 505
Weekday openings132
Weekend openings84
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 132 fall on weekdays and 84 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Sep 2026September holds the most room. 216 of 792 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 83 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| A08 | 6 |
| A11 | 6 |
| A14 | 6 |
| A15 | 6 |
| A16 | 6 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateMon · Sep 21
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 21; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
216 open site-nights across 58 sites at Rainbow Point Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 48 2-night, 37 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 21 at site A08.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 52 ft. 26 sites take 25 ft, 16 sites take 35 ft, 12 sites take 40 ft. 56 sites of 83 have no recorded maximum and are not counted.
All 58 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Not recorded | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| A11 | Not recorded | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| A14 | Not recorded | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| A15 | 50 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| A16 | Not recorded | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| A18 | Not recorded | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| B02 | 30 ft | Yes | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| C05 | Not recorded | Yes | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| C07 | Not recorded | Yes | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| C11 | Not recorded | Yes | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| C13 | Not recorded | Yes | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| C22 | Not recorded | Yes | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| C23 | Not recorded | Yes | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| C24 | Not recorded | Yes | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| C26 | Not recorded | Yes | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| A10 | 42 ft | None | 5 | 3 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| A17 | Not recorded | None | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25 |
| B06 | 30 ft | Yes | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| B07 | 24 ft | Yes | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| B08 | 30 ft | Yes | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| B12 | Not recorded | Yes | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| B19 | 33 ft | Yes | 5 | 3 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| C03 | Not recorded | Yes | 5 | 3 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| C06 | Not recorded | Yes | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| C20 | Not recorded | Yes | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| C25 | Not recorded | Yes | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| C02 | Not recorded | Yes | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| C10 | Not recorded | Yes | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| C12 | Not recorded | Yes | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| C15 | Not recorded | Yes | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| C19 | Not recorded | Yes | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 21, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| A01 | Not recorded | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| A03 | Not recorded | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| A07 | 50 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23 |
| A12 | 48 ft | None | 3 | 2 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 26 |
| B18 | 36 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| C09 | Not recorded | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23 |
| C14 | Not recorded | Yes | 3 | 2 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 26 |
| C21 | Not recorded | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| A02 | Not recorded | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22 |
| A04 | Not recorded | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22 |
| A05 | 40 ft | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22 |
| A13 | 52 ft | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| B01 | 30 ft | Yes | 2 | 1 night | Sep 21, Sep 26 |
| B14 | 36 ft | Yes | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| C16 | Not recorded | Yes | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| C27 | Not recorded | Yes | 2 | 1 night | Sep 21, Sep 24 |
| A09 | 42 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 21 |
| A19 | Not recorded | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 26 |
| B11 | 33 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | Sep 23 |
| B13 | 27 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | Sep 26 |
| B15 | 32 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | Sep 26 |
| B16 | 31 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | Sep 26 |
| B20 | 39 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | Sep 24 |
| C01 | Not recorded | Yes | 1 | 1 night | Sep 23 |
| C04 | Not recorded | Yes | 1 | 1 night | Sep 26 |
| C08 | Not recorded | Yes | 1 | 1 night | Sep 21 |
| C18 | Not recorded | Yes | 1 | 1 night | Sep 26 |
About Rainbow Point Campground
Overview
Rainbow Point Campground is located on the banks of scenic Hebgen Lake, in southwestern Montana. It is approximately 10 miles north of West Yellowstone and the West Entrance of Yellowstone National Park. Visitors enjoy the area for its boating, fishing and hiking opportunities, as well as its close proximity to Yellowstone.
Recreation
Hebgen Lake is considered Montana's premier still-water fishing lake. Anglers will find a healthy population of brown, cutthroat and rainbow trout. Boating and swimming are popular activities on the lake. A boat ramp is located within the campground.
Hiking, biking and off-road vehicle trails crisscross the surrounding area.
Facilities
The campground offers several single-family campsites, many of which have electric hookups. Sites are equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Firewood is available for purchase within the campground.
Natural Features
Hebgen Lake sits on the Madison River, at an elevation of 6,240 feet. The lake covers 21 square miles and has 65 miles of shoreline. Rainbow Point is situated on Rainbow Bay, among a dense forest of lodgepole pine.
A variety of waterfowl is often spotted in the area, including sandhill cranes, herons, Western grebes, white pelicans, osprey, Canada geese, mallards, wood ducks, loons and bald and golden eagles. Bison, deer and moose are frequently seen as well.
Nearby Attractions
West Yellowstone offers dining, shopping and lodging options. The Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center is a popular attraction with live grizzlies, gray wolves and birds of prey, and a variety of educational exhibits and programs.
Yellowstone National Park offers unparalleled wildlife viewing opportunities, breathtaking scenery and unique geological features.
84 monitored sitesRVs up to 52 ft45 with hookups83 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 8
Getting there
From West Yellowstone, travel 5 miles north on Highway 191. Turn west (left) onto Rainbow Point Road (Forest Road 6954) and travel 3 miles, then 2 miles north (right) on Rainbow Point Road, after the intersection.
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-233131 · facility + sites
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Rainbow Point Campground?
Reservations for Rainbow Point Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 72.7% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 216 of 792 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 92 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Rainbow Point Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 60 site-date openings at Rainbow Point Campground in the last 7 days, 86 over 30 days and 92 over the last 90.
Which day of the week had the most detected openings at Rainbow Point Campground?
Tuesday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected in the last 90 days: 25 of 92 (27.2%). Days reflect when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, not when the change occurred upstream.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Rainbow Point Campground?
37 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 21 at site A08. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Rainbow Point Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
16 of the 83 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 52 ft. 27 of those 83 sites have a recorded maximum length and 56 do not; they are not counted as fitting.
Which month has the most availability at Rainbow Point Campground?
September 2026, with 216 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 792.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Rainbow Point Campground?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 8 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 5-12.2 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Rainbow Point Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Sep 21 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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