Rainy Day Campground
Open year-round but may be inaccessible due to snow in winter months. First-come, first-served with no fee. No potable water or trash services; pack it in, pack it out.
Air Quality Alert issued August 7 at 11:56AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
AQAMSO WHAT: Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy. WHERE... Clearwater and Idaho Counties outside of reservation boundaries. WHEN: Extended until 3:00PM 8/10/2026 IMPACTS: Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is less likely to be affected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS: Air pollutants can cause breathing difficult for children, the elderly, as well as persons with respiratory problems. Those individuals who are sensitive to increased particulate matter or smoke are encouraged to avoid prolonged or strenuous outdoor activity during this advisory. Open burning is prohibited by air quality rule. It is also recommended that all other individuals limit prolonged or strenuous activity outdoors. ISSUED BY THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, AIR QUALITY GROUP. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT DEQ's Lewiston Regional Office at (208) 799- 4370
About
Rainy Day Campground sits at 5,790 feet elevation on a forested ridgetop in the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests of central Idaho. The campsites are dispersed through open timber, with some spots screened from the road by trees. The setting provides access to OHV road riding opportunities in the surrounding forest. This is a primitive, no-fee campground with basic amenities including a vault toilet and metal fire rings. There is no potable water, so campers must bring their own supply. Trash services are not provided; pack it in, pack it out. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations. Access requires traveling approximately 16.2 miles south on Santiam-Sourdough Road (Forest Road 492) from its junction with State Highway 14. The road is rough and narrow in places, limiting suitability for larger vehicles or trailers.
Directions
From State Highway 14, turn south onto Santiam-Sourdough Road (Forest Road 492). Follow Road 492 approximately 16.2 miles to the campground. Road access is rough and narrow in places.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 935-2513 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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