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Published: May 20, 2019 · This post may contain affiliate links

Rising Sun Campground - Glacier National Park

If you like bears we heard Rising Sun Campground in Glacier National Park may be the perfect place to see one. We did not see any during our time in the campground but one of the staff next door at the Rising Sun Hotel told us that they are always having to check for bears because they are that common in the area.

The Rising Sun Campground is near the Rising Sun General Store which has a great selection of snacks, beer, wine, and other supplies. The Otokomi Lake trailhead is in the parking lot of the general store. 

With the high number of bears in the area, you will want to make sure you have bear bells and bear spray with you. You can buy it on Amazon ahead of time to make sure you have it. 

Rising Sun Campground gives you easy access to boat tours on St Mary Lake, Logan Pass, Going to the Sun Road and so many amazing sites in Glacier.

Adjacent to the campground is easy access to a general store and restaurant. 

Check out all of our articles on Glacier National Park for help planning your trip! 

Rising Sun Campground

Season: 6/7 - 9/8

Number of Sites:  84

Location in the park: East side of Glacier National Park. 6.2 miles from the St. Mary Entrance 

Campsite Cost: $20.00 / night

Payments accepted: Cash and Check

Reservations: No

Latitude/Longitude: 48.6954° N, 113.5214° W

Elevation: 4567 ft

Accessible Sites: #7

Pets Allowed:  Yes, but they mush be on a leash at all times. 

Campground Reservations

Are campground Reservations Available? No 

First Come, First Served? Yes

 

Campground Amenities

Flush Toilets: Yes

Showers: Yes, token-operated showers (1 shower stall for men, and 1 shower stall for women)

Payphone: no

Is wifi Available? No

Is cellular Phone Service Available?

Is camp host available on site? Yes

Is firewood available for purchase? Firewood is available for purchase at the camp store.

It is unlawful to gather or cut firewood 

 

Amenities at each campsite:

Fire pit in the site? Yes

Picnic Table in the site? Yes

Bear Box in site/area? Yes, 

Potable Water? Yes

Fee showers are available at the Rising Sun and Swiftcurrent Motor Inns and private campgrounds adjacent to the park. 

 

RV Camping at Apgar Campground

RV Length: 10 sites can accommodate vehicle lengths up to 25 feet.

Dump Station: Yes

Generators: Generator use in campgrounds is permitted only during the hours: 8:00 - 10:00 am; 12 noon - 2:00 pm; and 5:00 - 7:00 pm.

Sites 49 through 84 are generator free

Hookups: No

 

How to get to Campground

Approximate driving distance via Going-to-the-Sun Road: 
St. Mary entrance: 6.2mi 
West entrance: 43.5mi

 

Campground Regulations

A maximum of two tents per site is permitted.

Sites may not be left unattended for over 24 hours.

Campground speed limits are 10 miles per hour.

The maximum number of people in a campsite: limited to eight people

The number of cars per campsite: two vehicles

Checkout time: 12 noon

Quiet Hours: Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am.

Maximum Stay: 

Between July 1 and Labor Day, camping in Glacier National Park is limited to 14 days, either in a single period or combined separate periods.

Between Labor Day and June 30, camping in Glacier National Park is limited to 30 days, either in a single period or combined separate periods.

 

Rising Sun Campground Map

Photos of Rising Sun Campground

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