Rising Sun Campground

We were worried there might be noisy generators as we couldn’t get a spot in the generator free loop. But it was very quiet and peaceful with an inspiring view.

The campground was great. The presentation at the amphitheater was really good. The camp host was very helpful and provided assistance in the online registration process. The online registration process creates a problem because wifi is not accessible onsite without staff assistance.

Space was nice. Table was clean. Pit provided. We were situated right next to another campsite (separated by a rock fence) which was not ideal but we could’ve scoped the area out better. In order to book this campsite anywhere you have to show up day of and book online. There is no service at the campground so you have to retrace your steps back to the Lake Mary Visitors center. There’s got to be an easier way to do this?! Bathrooms were also a bit dingy. The nice perk was most sites had their own clean water spout. Great location✅ great view ✅. Otherwise not too many perks.

Great campsite and camp host. Only complaint is that I called Glacier National Park to check on how to book first come first serve campsites and was told I need to be there in person to book. When I got to the campground I was told I had to reserve online. There is no service at the campground so I had to drive out to where I have service to book the campsite.

Great Beautiful peaceful place to stay for a night

Great place to stay and showers at store are available

What a perfect spot on the east side. Very accessible and we booked the day of at 8 am. Great views from our site.

This was my first camping experience. We arrived middle of the day and set up our campsite and we were anxious to begin exploring the Park. When we returned much of our belongings were gone and there was a citation on the table. We called the number on the citation and a park ranger arrived 45 minutes later. She explained that the citation was for leaving our ice chest there at the campsite. She issued me a ticket for $250 + $30 processing fee. There were no signs or notices of any kind as a reminder not to leave any food or ice chests in the campsite. I simply was unaware of the law and I got the distinct feeling that this more like a scam perpetrated on unsuspecting first time campers like myself.

The site map and pictures are a bit misleading appearing to give more space and separation than reality but most sites offered a decent amount of privacy depending on individual set-ups and strategic parking. Something I really liked is the spots are carved out of the natural vegetation while leaving as much as possible giving the feeling of an old-school woodsy campground rather than the trailer park feeling of the bigger campgrounds in the park. It was convenient being in the park, bathrooms are older but fine, clean, water spigots were close by as there are many throughout the campground. Trail down to beach was close enough for families with little kids to walk to. Best for tents, vans or very small campers. Would definitely stay again.

Really appreciate the fact that Rising Sun allows same day bookings since advance bookings are not always feasible! I hope Recreation.gov can provide this option at other national parks as well!!