View of a cliffside with trees and shrubs.
Picnic table in the foreground with grass, bushes, and trees nearby.  A mountain can be seen in the distant background.
View of campground self-service kiosk with trees and a mountain in the background.

Featured amenities

Fire Pit Fire Pit

Available sites

82 total sites

About Rising Sun Campground

Rising Sun Campground is located 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. Access to St. Mary Lake can be found at the Rising Sun Picnic Area, across the Going-to-the-Sun-Road from the campground.During peak summer season, nearby Rising Sun day use area offers lodging, a restaurant, camp store/gift shop, picnic area, and boat tours. Shower facilities may be available at the Rising Sun Motor Inn for a fee. Rising Sun Campground is typically open from early June to early September. During its open season, the campground is located within the Moutain Daylight Time zone (MDT).

Seasonal information

2026 Season availability

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Currently closed

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Fire Pit Fire Pit
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Fire Pit
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

82 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 1, Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 10, Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 11 (Hard sided only), Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 12, Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 13 (Hard sided only), Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 14, Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 15 (Hard sided only), Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 16 (Hard sided only), Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
⛺ 17, Loop: A Loop Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 18, Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 19 (Hard sided only), Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 2, Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 20 (Hard sided only), Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 21, Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 22, Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 23 (Hard sided only), Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 24 (Hard sided only), Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 25, Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 26 (Hard sided only), Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 27, Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 28 (Hard sided only), Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 29, Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 3, Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
⛺ 30 (Hard sided only), Loop: A Loop Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 31, Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 32, Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 33, Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 34, Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 35, Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 36, Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 37, Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 38, Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 39, Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 4, Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 40, Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 41, Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 42, Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 43, Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 44, Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 45, Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 46, Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 47, Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 48, Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 5, Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 50, Loop: B Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 51, Loop: B Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 52, Loop: B Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 53, Loop: B Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 54, Loop: B Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 55, Loop: B Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 56, Loop: B Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 57, Loop: B Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 58, Loop: B Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 59, Loop: B Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
⛺ 6, Loop: Lower Loop Tent
Campfire · Yes shade
🚐 60, Loop: B Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 61, Loop: B Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 62, Loop: B Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 63 (Hard sided only), Loop: B Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 64, Loop: B Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
⛺ 65 (Hard sided only), Loop: B Loop Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 66 (Hard sided only), Loop: B Loop Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 67 (Hard sided only), Loop: B Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 68, Loop: B Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 69 (Hard sided only), Loop: B Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 7, Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 70, Loop: B Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 71, Loop: B Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 72 (Hard sided only), Loop: B Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 73 (Hard sided only), Loop: B Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 74, Loop: B Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 75 (Hard sided only), Loop: B Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 76, Loop: B Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 77 (Hard sided only), Loop: B Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
⛺ 78 (Hard sided only), Loop: B Loop Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 79, Loop: Upper Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 8 (Hard sided only), Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 80, Loop: B Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 81, Loop: B Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 82, Loop: B Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 83, Loop: B Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 9 (Hard sided only), Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through

Reviews (67)

Review Summary

4.4
67 reviews
5
67.2%
45
4
17.9%
12
3
7.5%
5
2
3.0%
2
1
4.5%
3

Morgan H

Verified

September 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 39, Loop: A Loop

5

Beautiful and clean campground with an awesome view! Also a nice little restaurant nearby and paid showers which was so great. Would definitely stay again!

John L

Verified

September 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 67 (Hard sided only), Loop: B Loop

4

Thought the restrooms needed cleaning and fire pits also. Nice campground though.

Tahrima Arman T

Verified

September 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 3, Loop: A Loop

5

Excellent views! Great location!

Michael B

Verified

September 9, 2026 • Stayed at: 63 (Hard sided only), Loop: B Loop

4

Just a little rustic, however, the hard sided offerings is distinctly attractive

Jenny v

Verified

September 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 23 (Hard sided only), Loop: A Loop

3

small sites - showers not close - no community area like to do showers and laundry and to charge phones - we were in yellowstone and those sites were amazing and enjoyed the community big place

Alec G

Verified

September 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 43, Loop: A Loop

5

Loved my time here! Amazing space and great amenities near by.

Jeffrey H

Verified

September 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 28 (Hard sided only), Loop: A Loop

5

We loved our stay at Rising Sun CG. We were in one of the A loop sites that are against the bluff. We had shade, peace and quiet. Just a beautiful view right in camp.
I wish we would have known we could get in as easily as we did. I would have planned a week there.

Amy W

Verified

September 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 73 (Hard sided only), Loop: B Loop

3

I enjoyed that it was not a busy campground. Was disappointed by our first site. Thankfully I was able to switch it with the help of my starlink. Booked before getting the the park to make sure we had a spot. Was disappointed when we got to our original site (13) to find it was one of very few who had to share the driveway with another site. The driveway is where you park your camper. No where did it say this on the website. For the same price as every other site we were not thrilled to have half the size camp. On top of that, almost every site is uneven to the point it would be very difficult getting level. Once we moved to Loop B we had a better experience. Bathrooms kept clean. Saw a bear our first night. He scampered away pretty quick once he realized we were there (in our camper)

Crystal W

Verified

August 31, 2026 • Stayed at: 81, Loop: B Loop

4

Loop A appears to be better maintained, better range of sight as bushes and brush. The wind is more intense in loop a. Loop B is more private due to larger bushes, but with the recent bear activity, we felt safer in loop a.

Kasey A

Verified

August 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 50, Loop: B Loop

5

Clean bathrooms. Fire pit and picnic tables. Not the most flat spots. Currently only cars camping, right, trailers. Was not clear online when booking. No tents due to bears - if no tent option, heads up, car camping.

Location & Directions for Rising Sun Campground

Glacier National Park, West Glacier, MT 59936 United States

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Last updated: October 7, 2026

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