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Rising Sun Campground

Rising Sun Campground offers 84 first-come, first-served sites positioned halfway along St. Mary Lake with direct access to the water via the adjacent Rising Sun Picnic Area across Going-to-the-Sun Road, making it an excellent base for paddling and fishing.

The campground features potable water, flush toilets, bear-proof food storage lockers, and seasonal amenities including a camp store, restaurant, and boat tours; note that vehicles longer than 21 feet are prohibited on Going-to-the-Sun Road between Rising Sun and Avalanche Campground.

The campground typically operates early June through early September, with sites filling early during peak season, so arrive before 8 AM for availability.


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