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

Anthony D

Verified

August 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 8 (Hard sided only), Loop: A Loop

5

Our camp host Carrie was awesome!

Jane G

Verified

August 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 47, Loop: A Loop

4

Quiet and relaxing campground

Hilary R

Verified

August 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 9 (Hard sided only), Loop: A Loop

4

The Campground Host and the Campground Ranger were so helpful in getting my campsite figured out. they both were friendly and had a positive attitude. They were willing to do what it would take for a positive camp and park experience. I was appreciative and thankful.

Rachel D

Verified

July 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 4, Loop: A Loop

4

The next site over seemed quite close. Honestly, the whole campground felt a bit tight. A bit more space would be much appreciated; however, I understand capitalism. More spaces means more money. I get it. It's still a shame though. The site itself is conveniently located a very short walk away to the bathrooms and dumpster. That convenience is paid with hearing the foot traffic. As a vehicle only space, I think it's small. I have a 17' long van and Goldilocks herself would say, "Just right." A vehicle longer than 17' might find themselves really close to the next site over neighbor. Bathroom was clean, The faucet water was cold.

James M

Verified

July 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 20 (Hard sided only), Loop: A Loop

5

Reservation the day of works very well

Kaeko B

Verified

July 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 83, Loop: B Loop

3

The bathroom needs to update. The previous person's sandals and stuff were just left sitting there.

Owen G

Verified

July 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 47, Loop: A Loop

5

It was good site was clean and it was a good spot for a more lowkey part of the park

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.

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.

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!

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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