Rising Sun Campground, Wilderness campground at Saint Mary Lake, Glacier National Park, United States.
Rising Sun Campground stretches along Saint Mary Lake with Red Eagle Mountain in the background and encompasses both open areas and forested sections.
The establishment of this camping area followed the creation of Going-to-the-Sun Road in 1933, providing accommodation for visitors exploring Glacier National Park.
The campground maintains traditional camping practices with communal gathering spaces where visitors share outdoor experiences and exchange camping knowledge.
The camping area includes 84 sites suitable for tents and smaller recreational vehicles, with drinking water facilities and restrooms available throughout the grounds.
Each camping spot offers different views of the surrounding mountains, with morning sunlight illuminating the peaks during sunrise over Saint Mary Lake.
Location: Glacier County
Website: https://home.nps.gov/applications/glac/cgstatus/camping_detail.cfm?cg=Rising%20Sun
GPS coordinates: 48.69537,-113.52137
Latest update: April 30, 2025 07:22
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