Rough road access is the first thing to plan around at Rainy Day Campground, a US Forest Service site set within Nezperce National Forest outside Elk City, Idaho. The campground features a mix of forested and open terrain, with a vault toilet on-site, though it sits at some distance from the actual campsites. Pets are not permitted. Smoke from seasonal wildfires can significantly reduce visibility, so late summer visits carry real risk of poor air quality. Check forest fire conditions before heading out, and confirm road conditions with the Nezperce National Forest ranger district in advance. Six Mile lies roughly 3 miles to the east for campers weighing nearby alternatives.
Description
Rainy Day Campground provides campsites located in open timber on ridge top. Some spots screened from road by timber. A toilet is available at the site, as are metal fire rings. Road access to the site is rough and narrow in places.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsRainy Day Campground is located in Idaho near Elk City
Directions
Traveling east on State Highway 14 to the junction with Santiam-Sourdough Road #492. Turn south on Road #492 and follow it approximately 16.2 miles to the campsite.
Coordinates
45.7618 N
115.7029 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 8/7/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 8/7/26
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 28 min from Lewiston, ID
- 5 hrs 15 min from Walla Walla, WA
- 5 hrs 20 min from Coeur d'Alene, ID
- 5 hrs 22 min from Missoula, MT
