Rainbow Lake North Campground campground
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Rainbow Lake North Campground
What's on-site at Rainbow Lake North Campground
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Rainbow Lake North Campground, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Lake Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Peninsula Dispersed Campground And Recreation Area | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Muchwater Dispersed Campground And Recreation Area | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Cascade Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Cascade Trailhead | ✗ | ✓ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Rainbow Lake North Campground -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Clark Fork Near Plains Mt | 18,900 cfs | → |
| Flathead River At Perma Mt | 12,900 cfs | → |
| Mill Cr Ab Bassoo Cr Nr Niarada Mt | 2 cfs | → |
| Clark Fork At St. Regis Mt | 5,990 cfs | → |
| Thompson River Near Thompson Falls Mt | 255 cfs | → |
| St. Regis River Near St. Regis | 166 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Rainbow Lake North Campground -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nohrsc 14b03 - Bassoo Peak | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Sleeping Woman | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Sleeping Woman | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Ronan 4.1 Ne | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc 14b04 - Blacktail/Colocated With Wxl82 | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Bisson Creek | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Thompson River State Forest
- Big Arm State Park
- Thompson Falls State Park
- National Bison Range National Wildlife Refuge
- Lake Mary Ronan State Park
- Wild Horse Island State Park
Fishing spots
- Bonanza Lakes
- Tarkio Fishing Access
- St. John's Fishing Access Site
- Petty Creek Fishing Access
- Ashley Creek
- Blacktail Lake
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Rainbow Lake North Campground as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Rainbow Lake North Campground
Can I make reservations at Rainbow Lake North Campground?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Rainbow Lake North Campground?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Rainbow Lake North Campground.