St. Mary Campground

East gateway to the Going-to-the-Sun Road near St. Mary Lake.

Total Campsites 148 Sites

Recreation.gov ID #232493

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Booking Difficulty & Cancellation Patterns

Difficulty: 92/100 (Very High)

📅 Official Recreation.gov Drop Schedule

6-month rolling window at 8:00 AM ET daily.

⚡ Peak Cancellation Wave Window

48–72 hours prior.

💡 Ranger & Campsite Loop Recommendation

East gateway to Going-to-the-Sun Road. Generator-free Loop C offers stunning views of Red Eagle Mountain.

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Plan B Strategy: Nearby Legal Backup Spots

If all Recreation.gov sites are booked and your sniper alert hasn't caught an opening yet, here are verified legal alternatives nearby:

Private Camp

St. Mary / East Glacier KOA

Full-service private campground right outside the east entrance station.

Tribal Camp

Duck Lake Camping

Blackfeet Nation recreation spots near Babb, MT.

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Campground Regulations & Rules

🚐 Sleeping in Your Vehicle

Permitted within spur boundaries.

🐻 Bear & Food Storage

Mandatory at all sites.

🔌 Generator Policy

7:00 AM – 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is St. Mary Campground open year-round? ▾

Yes, St. Mary has primitive winter camping in Loop C, and operates fully with reservations from May to September.