Rising Sun Campground
Facility · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- $30.00
- Type
- Facility
- Season
- September 5 to May 28
- Sites
- 84 total · 83 reservable · 1 first come
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 48.6945, -113.5227
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
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.
From the managing agency.Official page
Is Rising Sun Campground free?
No. Rising Sun Campground charges $30.00. 83 of its sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
Can I bring an RV to Rising Sun Campground?
Rising Sun Campground has 84 sites on record. 83 sites are reservable and 1 are first come.
When is Rising Sun Campground open?
The season on record runs September 5 to May 28. Dates move with weather and with the managing office, so check before a shoulder-season trip.
How do I get to Rising Sun Campground?
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.
What is the weather like at Rising Sun Campground?
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.
Nearby
- ST. MARY CAMPGROUND5.2 mi
- MANY GLACIER CAMPGROUND10.0 mi
- Avalanche Campground13.6 mi
- Two Medicine Campground15.8 mi
- Sprague Creek Campground17.7 mi
- Fish Creek Campground23.3 mi
- FISH CREEK CAMPGROUND23.5 mi
- Apgar Campground24.2 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
