Nearby Campgrounds
§ 02 — OVERVIEW
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.
Best Seasons
§ 03 — LOCATION
Elevation
4,622 ft
Directions
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.
Weather Notes
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.
§ 04 — AMENITIES
Rising Sun summer fee
Rising Sun is first come, first serve only. Campsite capacity is limited to eight people and two vehicles, where space is available. A maximum of two tents per site is permitted.
§ 05 — CONDITIONS
National Weather Service · seven-day outlook · updated hourly
§ 06 — SIGNAL
FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain
§ 07—10 — FROM THE FIELD
Community Intel from visitors, written reviews, dated trip reports, and reader-submitted photographs.
§ 08 — REVIEWS
§ 09 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 10 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
§ 01 — VITALS
Tue
80°F
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
2 to 6 mph E
Wed
85°F
Sunny
1 to 6 mph WSW
Thu
86°F
Sunny
5 to 10 mph SW
Fri
84°F
Sunny
10 to 23 mph SW
Sat
81°F
Sunny
18 to 23 mph WSW
Sun
80°F
Sunny
13 to 16 mph SW
Mon
82°F
Sunny
7 to 12 mph SW
Verizon
Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
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