Rising Sun Campground
Glacier National Park
Rising Sun Campground in Montana takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. Popular campgrounds like this often book out months ahead, but sites reopen whenever a camper cancels. Set a free CampSage cancellation alert and we'll email you the moment one frees up.
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 see
⚡ EV charging nearby
Nearest charging: 5.2 mi — none of the stations on record within 25 mi is identified as DC fast, so arrive with range to spare.
Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.
🔭 Planning further ahead?
We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.
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💡 Insider tips from campers
❓ Rising Sun Campground FAQ
How do I reserve a campsite at Rising Sun Campground?
Rising Sun Campground in Montana takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.
How can I get a spot at Rising Sun Campground when it's fully booked?
Popular campgrounds like Rising Sun Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. Add your email to the alert on this page and CampSage will start watching Rising Sun Campground and email you free the moment a cancellation opens up.
Is Rising Sun Campground a good campground?
Rising Sun Campground holds an average rating of 4.7/5 from 13 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.
Where is Rising Sun Campground located?
Rising Sun Campground is located in Glacier National Park, Montana. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.
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