Rainy Lake Campground
Open year-round, first-come-first-served with no fees. No potable water available; bring your own.
Winter Weather Advisory issued October 10 at 11:42AM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches, locally higher totals of 8 to 10 inches in the mountains. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...I-90 East Missoula to Bearmouth, Highway 93 Sula to Lost Trail Pass, Highway 83 Seeley Lake to Condon, Lolo Pass, and Highway 200 Bonner to Greenough. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
Northern Region Camping & Target Restrictions, Pallet Prohibition
This order defines the maximum length of occupation at a single location or cumulatively at any number of locations within a calendar year, within the states of Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Idaho
Weed Free Forage & Mulch Products Order for the Northern Region
It is illegal to possess, store or transport straw, hay, grain, seed or other forage or mulch products on Forest Service lands without documentation that the product is certified as “weed free” by a state certification process that meets or exceeds the North American Weed Free Forage standards.
About
Rainy Lake Campground is a quiet, primitive campground tucked along Rainy Lake in Montana's Lolo National Forest. Part of the scenic Clearwater Chain of Lakes, this small campground offers six first-come-first-served sites with no fees required. Sites 2 through 6 are walk-in tent sites, while site 1 is designed as an accessible site that can accommodate smaller trailers. The campground provides basic amenities including vault toilets and picnic tables, though campers must bring their own drinking water as none is available on site. Vehicles must remain on designated roads. Rainy Lake offers fishing opportunities for species like rainbow trout and provides calm waters suitable for canoeing and kayaking. Hiking trails are also accessible in the surrounding area. Pets are welcome but must be kept on a 6-foot leash at all times. The campground operates year-round with 24-hour access, making it a solid option for those seeking a peaceful lakeside experience without reservation hassles or camping fees.
Directions
From the town of Seeley Lake, Montana, head north on MT-83 N toward Thelma for 12.2 miles. Turn left onto Rainy Lake Campground Road (Forest Road 4357).
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| 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 (406) 677-2233 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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