Photo: NPS Photo

Rising Sun Campground

84 sites · $30 · Reservable + first come · RVs to 21 ft

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Reservable + first come$30 / nightClosed now: Winter Closure

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84Sites

83Reservable

1First come

$30Per night

21 ftRVs

Reservations

Rising Sun Campground requires a reservation to book a site. Reservations have a 0-day booking window, meaning they need to be reserved the day of your desired stay. Reservations can only be made on Recreation.gov. Cell service is limited within the park boundary. It is recommended to make a Rising Sun Campground reservation before coming to the park or at St. Mary and Apgar Visitor Centers, where public wifi is available.

Fees

Rising Sun summer fee Rising Sun Campground is reservation only. Campsite capacity is limited to eight people and two vehicles, where space is available. A maximum of two tents per site is permitted.	$30.00

Season & hours

Rising Sun is typically open early June to early September.

⛔ Winter Closure: Sep 5, 2026 – May 28, 2027

Amenities

Toilets · Flush Toilets - seasonal
Showers · Coin-Operated - Seasonal
Drinking water · seasonal
Trash / recycling · seasonal
Laundry · none
Camp store · seasonal
Firewood for sale · none
Ice for sale · none
Food storage lockers · seasonal
Dump station · seasonal
Amphitheater · seasonal
Camp host · seasonal
Cell reception · none
Internet · none

RVs, trailers & access

RVs	Allowed, up to 21 ft
Trailers	Allowed, up to 21 ft
RV notes	Sites can accommodate vehicle lengths up to 21 feet (includes total length of vehicle and trailer).
Roads	Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Type	Developed Campground
Campfires	Picnic tables and fire rings provided.
Wheelchair	1 campsite (#7)
ADA	Restroom facilities are accessible.
Also	Adjacent to the campground is a camp store, a casual restaurant, and token operated showers. Boat tours on St. Mary Lake are located near Rising Sun, and Otokomi Lake Trailhead is located next to the campground. Attend an evening ranger program.

Getting there

West Glacier, MT 59936

On the east side of the park, approximately 6 miles (9.6 km) from St. Mary entrance and halfway along St. Mary Lake, adjacent to Rising Sun Motor Inn.

Contact

glac_questions@nps.gov

Other campgrounds in Glacier

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About Rising Sun

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.

Photos

A small, wooden kiosk with a brown "Register Here" sign stands in front of a large mountain. — Rising Sun Campground is located just west of St. Mary and halfway along St. Mary Lake. · NPS Photo

A picnic table sits on level ground with trees and mountains in the background. — Red Eagle Mountain serves as a background for Rising Sun Campground sites. · NPS Photo

Campsites

Site-by-site details (sizes, hookups, shade) for this campground are coming soon.

Conditions at camp

🌤️ Forecast

Wed, Nov 11

Tonight

42°F

Mostly Cloudy

Thu, Nov 12

Day

60°F

Mostly Cloudy

Thu, Nov 12

Night

39°F

Mostly Cloudy

Fri, Nov 13

Day

61°F

Partly Sunny

Fri, Nov 13

Night

36°F

Partly Cloudy

Sat, Nov 14

Day

53°F

Mostly Sunny

Sat, Nov 14

Night

32°F

Mostly Cloudy

Sun, Nov 15

Day

48°F

Mostly Sunny

Source: National Weather Service (weather.gov)

🔥 Wildfires nearby

No active fire perimeters nearby. ✅

Source: National Interagency Fire Center (WFIGS)

🗓️ Typical weather

Glacier's weather is highly variable and can be extreme. Warm days and cool nights are the norm in summer. Even when it's in the 80s and 90s in the daytime it can cool down into the 40s at night. Hikers setting out on a warm summer day, should still bring along rain gear and lots of extra clothing. Dressing in layers is key to a comfortable visit all year long.

Campground information from the National Park Service. Confirm current status with the park before you go.