First-come, first-served campground on Glacier NPβs east side with about 84 sites for tents, trailers, and small RVs. No hookups; water spigots and a dump station are on site. Arrive early in peak season.
β BOOK IF: You navigate FCFS, drive a small-to-mid-size rig (21 ft), want quick access to day hikes east of Logan Pass, and can handle bear country. β SKIP IF: You need hookups, guaranteed reservations, or a large RV.
Tents, trailers, and small RVs
Red Eagle Mountain backdrop; sunrises over St. Mary Lake
St. Mary area, St. Mary Lake, Going-to-the-Sun Road access, Logan Pass
Bear country; kids welcome; quiet hours 10pmβ6am; plan for early mornings and bear safety
Mid-June to mid-September; mornings see the best light and highest demand
Arrive early; most sites are compact and back-in; 21 ft max; paved internal roads; plan for compact rig
Functional basecamp near St. Mary; bear country; no hookups; early mornings drive the flow
Showers token-operated at adjacent Rising Sun Motor Inn; no on-site laundry listed
High demand in peak season with praise for sunrise views over St. Mary Lake; expect lines and limited parking; strong emphasis on bear safety and cleanliness.
Tents, trailers, and small RVs
Hiking from camp; day hikes east of Logan Pass
First-Come, First-Served (FCFS) (Booking: Not applicable)
Pets Allowed - Leash no longer than 6 feet; not allowed on playground, bathhouses, or laundry
To Park Entrance
6.2 miles from St. Mary Entrance
Elevation
Approximately 4,500 feet
Based on 90 Google reviews
Based on 90 guest reviews
" High demand in peak season with praise for sunrise views over St. Mary Lake; expect lines and limited parking; strong emphasis on bear safety and cleanliness."
Terra Mahre
We stayed here three nights in the duplex 1940 cabins. It was a great location inside the East entrance with easy access to the sites and trails. The restaurant and general store on site made our trip so much better
chris smaglis
Our favorite place to camp when in Glacier. FCFS no reservations. Tent camping and nothing larger than a class B.
Tom Salem
Our family stayed in 2 small but nice cabins that were built in 1941. We had our own bathrooms and a large wooden storage cabinet. The whole area was quiet with great views of the mountains.Rising Sun has a good restaurant called Two Dog Flats with very tasty and healthy food options with moderate to high prices.The picnic area across the road was closed because a mother bear and cub had been visiting there.There is a camp store with some basic food, camping supplies and gifts. All of the prices in the store are extremely high! So be sure to stock up on everything before hand.The staff at Rising Sun is very helpful and friendly.
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Yes. Bears are frequent; store food in a vehicle or bear locker when not in use.
Potable water spigots are available throughout the campground.
Yes, on-site dump station.
RV length is effectively limited to 21 feet; plan for a compact rig.
Token-operated showers are at the adjacent Rising Sun Motor Inn.
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