Rising Sun Campground

Glacier National Park, West Glacier, Montana, United States
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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
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Available sites

82 total sites
RV Sites 76 sites Check Availability Tent Sites 6 sites Check Availability

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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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

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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)

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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

Rileigh G

Verified

July 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 53, Loop: B Loop

4

I liked the location of this site. We had some issues staking down our tent due to the rocks and a lot of the area being sloped. Once set up we had no complaints. Close to the bathrooms which were nice and clean!

Elena V

Verified

July 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 53, Loop: B Loop

5

Nice private camp sites, blocked from each other with tall bushes

Joshua J

Verified

July 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 28 (Hard sided only), Loop: A Loop

5

Great campground with working restrooms and dish washing area

Katherine W

Verified

July 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 68, Loop: B Loop

5

Great location, well monitored by US Rangers

Michael H

Verified

July 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 44, Loop: A Loop

5

No reservations more than 1 day in advance is great!

Denise D

Verified

July 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 8 (Hard sided only), Loop: A Loop

3

I have camped at Rising Sun Campground for the last 5 years and this year GNP switched a quaint and well protected first come, first serve campground into RESERVATIONS ONLY! The GNP website did not state this, nor was I aware when I pulled up to get a campsite. Here is the main problem... Reservations can be made in January for the summer, then after that, reservations can only be booked after 8am the day of arrival.... in a campground out of cell service with not available wifi. Campers were scrambling to get down to St Mary's Lodge to book their reservation only to have someone else book it before them. The system is not well thought out, so unless the Park provides StarLink wifi access to onsite, day of reservations, they are creating chaos in the campground, to the host, to the local lodges with wifi. Poor management of the Park, again.
Also, this has been a well managed campground for mainly tenters, roof tents, vans and small TearDrop or T@b camper trailers. There has always been a reinforced maximum length of 21 ft from vehicle front bumper to trailer or RV tail bumper. Now the Park has decided to let in 30+ foot trailers in with generators and allowing them to pull in against the flow of the one-way road in order to fit into small spots. And they raised the campsite fee $10 per night to $30... with bathrooms that have lights missing. Is it greed? Mismanagement? Upper level managers/the superintendent making decision without thinking through the process?
Please put Rising Sun back as a cost effective, beautiful place for first come campers.

Steve R

Verified

July 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 7, Loop: A Loop

3

The stay was generally enjoyable. We found the signage in the campground conflicting with the website information regarding securing a campsite.

Rebecca C

Verified

July 25, 2026 • Stayed at: 57, Loop: B Loop

5

We loved our time at Rising Sun Campground! The bathrooms were clean and there were several water spigots available throughout. The location was great, close to the camp store and having a shower available (for a fee) was a plus! Would definitely stay here again!

Shereen R

Verified

July 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 7, Loop: A Loop

5

Lovely campsite well located.
We booked the day before and took the last available space. When we turned up a sign indicated that this was a disabled/accessible site. This was not stated on booking.

James G

Verified

July 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: A Loop

2

Restrooms not cleaned regularly. Camp host did not enforce quite hours and did not make regular rounds. Ground maintenance not kept up.

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Glacier National Park, West Glacier, MT 59936 United States

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