Rainy Lake Campground
Sarah S.The Dyrt ADMIN User
Reviewed Aug. 19, 2019

Small, peaceful campground near Hood River

Really enjoyed the peaceful feeling of this campground. It is tiny - only 4 spots. Sites 1-3 are on the right side as you pull up and 4 is on the left. We stayed in 3, which was great, but I think 4 is the most private of the sites. The only slight issue with 4 is that the outhouse is on the edge of the site which means a bit of traffic (not too much since it's such a tiny campground) and being nearer the outhouse, which I'm not a big fan of.  2 is the least private site because it's in  between 1 and 3. Site 1 was a little more blocked by 2 and 3 by a large log.  3 was a good site with enough level ground for 2 tents. Behind sites 2 and 3 is the trailhead that will take you up to Rainy Like  - less than a 10 minute walk to the lake. The lake is beautiful, small and remote feeling. You can hike beyond the lake which was very pretty but I preferred the hike going the other way toward Wahtum Lake. We hiked for about 3 hours (didn't make it all to Wahtum Lake because it would have been a 10 mile hike which we weren't up for.) The hike was gorgeous with beautiful views of Mt. Hood.  

The campground doesn't take reservations.

The road getting up to Rainy Lake wasn't the greatest (but totally fine with a Subaru) so you have to drive a bit slow and look for potholes.

Loved this campground and can't wait to go again!

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  • Review photo of Rainy Lake Campground by Sarah S., August 19, 2019
  • Review photo of Rainy Lake Campground by Sarah S., August 19, 2019
  • Review photo of Rainy Lake Campground by Sarah S., August 19, 2019
  • Review photo of Rainy Lake Campground by Sarah S., August 19, 2019
  • Review photo of Rainy Lake Campground by Sarah S., August 19, 2019
  • Review photo of Rainy Lake Campground by Sarah S., August 19, 2019
  • Review photo of Rainy Lake Campground by Sarah S., August 19, 2019
  • Review photo of Rainy Lake Campground by Sarah S., August 19, 2019
  • Review photo of Rainy Lake Campground by Sarah S., August 19, 2019
  • Review photo of Rainy Lake Campground by Sarah S., August 19, 2019
  • Review photo of Rainy Lake Campground by Sarah S., August 19, 2019
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  • Review photo of Rainy Lake Campground by Sarah S., August 19, 2019
  • Review photo of Rainy Lake Campground by Sarah S., August 19, 2019