State: Montana
Short Name: Rising Sun Campground
Address 1: Glacier National Park
Open: Open from early Jun through late Sep
Number of Sites: 83
Camp URL: http://home.nps.gov/applications/glac/cgstatus/camping_detail.cfm?cg=Rising%20Sun
Full Hook: Yes
National Park: 147
Rising Sun Campground
Rising Sun campground is located where, “the mountains meet the prairies”, just west of St. Mary and halfway along St. Mary Lake.
Campers at Rising Sun will enjoy beautiful sunrises in the morning with Red Eagle Mountain as a backdrop, and the campground serves as a convenient base camp to many day hikes located east of Logan Pass. Some sites are open, allowing for cool breezes throughout the day, while others are located among trees, accommodating those seeking some shade and privacy. Potable water is accessible in the campground, and restroom facilities are equipped with flush toilets and sinks with running water. Be sure to join a ranger for nightly evening programs. Please see our ranger guided activity schedule for more information.
Adjacent to the campground is a camp store, a casual restaurant, and token operated showers (1 shower stall for men, and 1 shower stall for women). Boat tours on St. Mary Lake are located near Rising Sun, and shuttle service is available at this location.
Sites are on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Dates of Operation
Summer 6/3 – 9/14
Additional Information
Summer Fee $20.00 / night
Number of Sites 83*
Flush Toilets Yes
Showers Yes
Disposal Station Yes
Reservations No
*10 sites can accommodate vehicle lengths up to 25 feet.
-NPS.gov