Rising Sun Motor Inn & Cabins
Simple 1940s motor inn on the east side of Going-to-the-Sun Road, 12 miles below Logan Pass.
Why stay here
You are choosing this for where it sits.
Plan from the actual road route
Compare the entrance and valley you will visit. A nearby point on a map can still require a long drive around the mountains; check the route and current NPS road status before booking.
Who it fits
Travelers who want an early start on Logan Pass and the east-side trails without the drive from St. Mary or Babb.
Pick the stay you actually want
Store motel room, Motor inn room, Cabin room. Different rooms, different prices: compare before you book and you get a base that fits, not a compromise.
Getting into the park from this bed
Choose the valley, then check the road route.
The route links below open Google Maps from this property's recorded location. They are not live travel-time predictions on this page. Confirm the starting point, seasonal road access and your actual destination; allow separately for parking and stops.
Apgar Visitor Center
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St. Mary Visitor Center
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Many Glacier Hotel
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Two Medicine Lake
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Check current access
A map route does not establish that a seasonal road is open or that a shuttle is operating on your dates.
NPS conditions · NPS shuttle information
Confirm the exact boarding stop and a usable walking route; coordinate proximity alone does not prove walkability.
Rooms and what to expect
What the record can vouch for
Parking, cancellation terms are not published in the sources we checked. Confirm at booking rather than assume.
Season and booking
2026 season: opens June 11, 2026 and closes September 13, 2026 (Xanterra).
Questions people ask
Short answers
When is Rising Sun open in 2026?
June 11 through September 13, 2026, according to Xanterra.
How far is it from Logan Pass and St. Mary?
12 miles from Logan Pass and 6 miles west of the St. Mary Visitor Center on Going-to-the-Sun Road.
Do all rooms have a private bathroom?
Yes. Every unit has a private bathroom with either one queen or two double beds.
Is there a restaurant?
Two Dog Flats Grill is on site, plus a camp store and gift shop.
Is there TV, air conditioning or Wi-Fi?
No televisions, air conditioning or in-room telephones; only a limited Wi-Fi hotspot.
Can I drive a large RV here?
Vehicles or combinations longer than 21 feet or wider than 8 feet are prohibited between Avalanche Creek and Rising Sun; check your dimensions before planning to continue over Logan Pass.
Compare stays nearby
If this one is full, or too much
St. Mary Village
127-room St. Mary base with on-site food and limited-bandwidth Wi-Fi.
Red Eagle Motel
Simple roadside motel in the St. Mary village, about a mile by road from Glacier's east entrance.
Many Glacier Hotel
The 1914-15 lakeside lodge at the heart of Many Glacier, with the valley's big trails at the door.
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