St. Mary Campground
St. Mary Campground is a national park campground in Montana. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- Montana
- Coordinates
- 48.75083, -113.44694
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Interpretive Programs
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 406-732-7708
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About St. Mary Campground
Overview St. Mary Campground is the largest campground on the east side of Glacier National Park, and is conveniently located approximately a half-mile from the St. Mary Visitor Center. The visitor center offers interpretive programs, shuttle service and Red Bus tours leaving from the center. The campground sits near the entrance of the popular scenic byway, the Going-to-the-Sun Road. Beginning August 17th through September 11th, St. Mary Campground will transition to a day-of reservation window, reservations for these dates may not be made in advance but must be made on the day of anticipated camping. Generators are allowed only in Loops B & C. Generators are prohibited in Loop A. For information on nearby campgrounds, including on US Forest Service land or the Blackfeet Nation, take a look at Glacier National Park's website. Recreation St. Mary Campground is located on the east side of the park, which boasts some of the best trails available for day hiking. Trailheads start at a higher elevation than those on the west side, so less ascent is required to reach scenic vistas. Facilities Potable water is accessible in the campground, and restroom facilities provide flush toilets and sinks with running water. A couple of miles down the road and outside the park, visitors will find all the comforts of home, including restaurants, gift shops, camp stores, gas and groceries. Natural Features Though shade is sparse, the aspen trees that grace St. Mary Campground flutte
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary Campground | National park campground | 0.2 mi | $30 | — |
| Saint Mary Campground | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| St Mary/East Glacier KOA Holiday | RV park | 0.7 mi | — | — |
| Heart of Glacier RV Park & Cabins | RV park | 0.8 mi | — | — |
| Johnson's Campground and RV Park | RV park | 1.0 mi | — | — |
| Rising Sun Campground | Private campground | 5.2 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.