Rising Sun Campground
Glacier National Park — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: West Glacier, MT, MT
Price: From $8 per night
Price range: $8–$30 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
Rising Sun Campground is located just west of St. 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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Bear Boxes, Fishing
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Rising Sun Campground offers beautiful sunrises with Red Eagle Mountain as a backdrop and serves as a convenient base for day hikes east of Logan Pass. Campers praise its good views, quiet atmosphere, and proximity to popular attractions like Going-to-the-Sun Road.
Wildlife alert: Grizzly Bear and American Black Bear present in area — use bear boxes provided. Also: Shiras Moose, Bighorn Sheep, Black-backed Woodpecker, Rufous Hummingbird.
Insider tips for Rising Sun Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with limited availability. Choose between open sites for cool breezes or tree-shaded sites for privacy. No RV hookups available; suitable for self-contained RVs only.
Skip Rising Sun Campground if: You need RV hookups — none are available at most sites.. You plan to visit November through April — campground is closed seasonally.. You prefer a quieter experience outside peak season — high booking pressure noted in reviews..
Best time to visit Rising Sun Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: St. Mary Campground — Glacier National Park (St. Mary, MT), Many Glacier Campground (Glacier National Park, MT (Many Glacier Valley)), Avalanche Campground (West Glacier, MT), Two Medicine Campground (Glacier National Park, MT (Two Medicine Valley)).
Cell Phone Coverage at Rising Sun Campground
Cell signal at Rising Sun Campground (West Glacier, MT): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Rising Sun Campground is located just west of St. 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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with limited availability.
Choose between open sites for cool breezes or tree-shaded sites for privacy.
No RV hookups available; suitable for self-contained RVs only.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Glacier National Park fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Glacier National Park before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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