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Rising Sun Campground
Rising Sun Campground is run by the National Park Service in Glacier National Park, Montana[5]. Recreation.gov lists 81 overnight campsites there, and NPS says a reservation is required[1][6].
What to expect
NPS lists the summer fee at Rising Sun as $30 per night[2]. For the season, NPS lists early June through early September[7]. It lists a winter closure from 2026-09-05 to 2027-05-28[7]. Recreation.gov lists 75 sites that accept an RV or trailer and 54 that accept a tent[8]. The longest RV or trailer length listed for any site is 21 feet[4]. Recreation.gov shows no sites with electric, water or sewer hookups[9]. NPS notes a limit of eight people and two vehicles per site, and up to two tents[2].
Campsite details
From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Campsites[1] | 81 |
| Site types[1] | 80 standard nonelectric, 1 hike to |
| Sites (NPS count)[10] | 84, 83 reservable, 1 first come, first served |
| Reservations[3] | Yes, on Recreation.gov |
| Accessible sites[11] | 1 |
| Hookups[9] | electric 0, water 0, sewer 0 sites |
| Longest RV or trailer[4] | 21 ft (median 21 ft) |
| Equipment[8] | RV or trailer at 75 sites, tent at 54 sites |
| Pets[12] | Allowed at all listed sites |
| Campfires[13] | Allowed at all listed sites |
| Check-in[14] | 1:00 PM |
| Check-out[15] | 12:00 PM |
| People per site[16] | 8 |
Camping fees
Nightly fees listed by the National Park Service. Fees can change by season.
| Site or fee | Per night |
|---|---|
| Rising Sun summer fee[2] | $30 |
Amenities
- Toilets: Flush Toilets - seasonal[17]
- Showers: Coin-Operated - Seasonal[17]
- Drinking water: Yes - seasonal[17]
- Dump station: Yes - seasonal[17]
- Cell reception: No[17]
- Camp store: Yes - seasonal[17]
- Firewood for sale: No[17]
- Food storage lockers: Yes - seasonal[17]
- Laundry: No[17]
- Trash collection: Yes - seasonal[17]
Before you go
- Book on Recreation.gov, which NPS names as the only place to reserve[6].
- NPS says cell service is limited in the park, so plan your booking before you arrive[6].
- Recreation.gov lists check-in at 1:00 PM for 74 of 81 sites and check-out at 12:00 PM for 75 of 81 sites[14][15].
- Fees, hours and site details can change, so check the NPS and Recreation.gov pages before you go[2].
Questions people ask
- How much does Rising Sun Campground cost?
- NPS lists the Rising Sun summer fee as $30 per night[2].
- Can you bring a dog to Rising Sun Campground?
- Recreation.gov site details say pets are allowed at all 80 campsites that list this detail[12].
- What is the longest RV allowed at Rising Sun Campground?
- Recreation.gov lists 21 feet as the longest RV or trailer length at any site[4].
- Do you need a reservation for Rising Sun Campground?
- NPS says a reservation is required, and bookings are made on Recreation.gov[6].
- Are campfires allowed at Rising Sun Campground?
- Recreation.gov site details list campfires as allowed at all 81 campsites with this detail, but fire restrictions can apply at any time[13].
Facts and sources
- Recreation.gov lists 81 overnight campsites at Rising Sun Campground: 80 standard nonelectric, 1 hike to. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Camping fee, Rising Sun summer fee: $30 per night. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Rising Sun Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Rising Sun Campground: 21 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 21 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Rising Sun Campground is a campground managed by the National Park Service in Glacier National Park, Montana. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Reservation note from NPS: Rising Sun Campground requires a reservation to book a site. Reservations have a 0-day booking window, meaning they need to be reserved the day of your desired stay. Reservations can only be made on Recreation.gov. Cell service... Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Season and hours (NPS): Rising Sun is typically open early June to early September. Listed exceptions: Winter Closure 2026-09-05 to 2027-05-28. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Permitted equipment at Rising Sun Campground: 75 sites accept an RV or trailer and 54 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Hookups at Rising Sun Campground per Recreation.gov site details: 0 sites with electric hookups, 0 with water hookups, 0 with sewer hookups, out of 81 campsites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- NPS lists 84 sites at Rising Sun Campground: 83 reservable and 1 first come, first served. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- 1 of the 81 campsites at Rising Sun Campground are marked accessible on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Rising Sun Campground: yes at all 80 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Rising Sun Campground: yes at all 81 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Check-in time at Rising Sun Campground on Recreation.gov: 1:00 PM (for 74 of 81 sites). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Check-out time at Rising Sun Campground on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM (for 75 of 81 sites). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Maximum people per campsite at Rising Sun Campground: 8 at most sites (range 8 to 8). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Amenities at Rising Sun Campground listed by NPS: toilets: Flush Toilets - seasonal; showers: Coin-Operated - Seasonal; drinking water: Yes - seasonal; dump station: Yes - seasonal; cell reception: No; camp store: Yes - seasonal; firewood for sale: No;... Recreation.gov (RIDB)
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