St. Mary Campground
Inside the park · east entrance, St. Mary
148 sites at the east entrance to Going-to-the-Sun Road. Broad views across St. Mary Lake into the peaks.
Price
$23
per night
Booking
Books early
Type
Campground
You'll book on Recreation.gov. We don't handle reservations.
Score breakdown
Weighted from seven categories.
Why it scores this way
St. Mary is Apgar's east-side counterpart — big lake views, showers nearby, good family fit. Booking difficulty is the trade.
See methodology →Best for
- East-side day trips
- Going-to-the-Sun Road early starts
- Anyone combining Glacier with Waterton
Good to know before booking
- Free shuttle to Logan Pass in summer
- Sites take RVs up to 40 ft — some tighter
- Wind is a factor on the east side
- Waterton Lakes is 45 miles north
Best time to camp here
- Best months
- Late June – September
- Higher demand
- July – August
- Weather note
- Wind can be strong; pack good stakes.
Amenities
Essentials
- Showers
- Toilets
Site features
- Firepits
- Picnic tables
Comfort & connectivity
- Camp store
Access & activities
- Trailhead access
- Ranger programs
Tags
Location
St. Mary, MT
Inside the park · east entrance, St. Mary
48.747° N, 113.439° W
Open in Google MapsNearby alternatives
Three campgrounds close by, each with a different trade-off.
Data note. Scores are editorial estimates from published park data, amenity lists and seasonal booking patterns — not live availability. Booking availability shown on partner sites is authoritative.
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Last reviewed: January 2026
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