Rainy Lake Campground
Open — Open year-round with snow levels determining winter access. All sites are first-come, first-served with no reservations.
R1-2024-01 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.
R1-2025-01 Camping stay limits & prohibitions on pallets and refuse use for target shooting
This order defines the maximum length of occupation at a single location or cumulatively at any number of locations within a calendar year, within all national forests in Montana, and the Dakota Prairie National Grasslands, Idaho Panhandle and Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests.
R1-2023-02 - NCDE Food and Wildlife Attractant Storage Order
Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem Food/Wildlife Attractant Storage Order for the Flathead, Lolo, Kootenai, Helena-Lewis and Clark, and Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forests within the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem.
Order 01-15-00-25-01: Bob Marshall, Scapegoat, and Great Bear Wilderness Restrictions
Occupancy and Use and Trail Restrictions for the entire Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex, as well as trail, stock, and camping restrictions on Our Lake Trail and lake area (Helena-Lewis and Clark NF), beneath the Chinese Wall (Helena-Lewis and Clark NF), and Castle Creek Riverside Campsite (Flathe
Deer Creek Bridge Closure - Superior Ranger District
Due to the recent weather event the Deer Creek Bridge on the Superior Ranger District was severely damaged and is unsafe for travel. For your health and safety please avoid travel in this area.
Ward Creek Road Closure- Superior Ranger District
Due to the recent weather event a portion of the Ward Creek Road is closed. For your health and safety please avoid travel in this area.
25-021-Lolo-D4 Stony Creek Cutoff Closure
The Stony Creek Cutoff Road (Road #5490) is closed for protection of Forest Service stock.
241-023-Lolo-D3 Plant Creek Road Closure
Motor vehicles are prohibited on a portion of Plant Creek Road, National Forest System Road 2132, due to damage following the Miller Peak Fire on the Missoula Ranger District.
About
Rainy Lake Campground is a small, rustic campground situated on the east shoreline of Rainy Lake, one of the scenic Clearwater Chain of Lakes in Lolo National Forest north of Seeley Lake, Montana. The campground features 6 first-come, first-served campsites with no reservation system or fees. Site 1 is designed as an accessible RV site, while sites 2-6 are walk-in only, providing a more secluded camping experience. Rainy Lake is part of the Clearwater Chain of Lakes system, which includes Lake Alva, Lake Inez, Seeley Lake, and Salmon Lake. The lake offers excellent opportunities for fishing and non-motorized boating such as canoeing and kayaking. Nearby hiking trails provide additional recreation options for visitors looking to explore the surrounding Lolo National Forest. This is a pack-in, pack-out campground with no amenities. There are no restrooms and no potable water available on-site, so campers must bring their own water and be prepared for primitive camping conditions. Vehicles must remain on designated roads. The campground's remote location and minimal development make it ideal for experienced campers seeking a quiet, natural setting.
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 (FS RD 4357).
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 329-3750 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Rainy Lake Campground | |
| View on Recreation.gov |
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