Rainy Lake Campground
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Rainy Lake Campground is a National Forest campground near Seeley Lake, Montana.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Rainy Lake Campground sits inside Lolo National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Free
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Toilets. No potable water.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 4,050 ft
47.3371, -113.5941 in Missoula. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Rainy Lake Campground?
No. Rainy Lake Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Rainy Lake Campground?
Camping at Rainy Lake Campground is free.
Is there drinking water at Rainy Lake Campground?
No. Rainy Lake Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages Rainy Lake Campground?
Rainy Lake Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Rainy Lake Campground
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Peak Season (Memorial Day weekend - Labor Day): Single Site: $20 per night (2 vehicles included per site)
Lakeside Lolo Campground - Sites
- 5
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $10 per night (max 10 people)
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Overnight Use:
More campgrounds: camping near Seeley Lake and campgrounds in Missoula.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30