East Portal Campground
East Portal Campground is a national park campground in Colorado. The published nightly fee is $10–$20.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- Colorado
- Coordinates
- 38.52690, -107.64931
- Nightly fee
- $10–$20
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.nps.gov/blca/planyourvisit/camp_east_portal.htm
- Phone
- (970) 641-2337
Amenities
- Potable water (seasonal)
- Toilets (Vault Toilets - seasonal)
- Trash collection (seasonal)
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About East Portal Campground
East Portal Campground is located within Curecanti National Recreation Area, but is adjacent to and only accessible from Black Canyon National Park ($30 entrance fee). This small campground is located at the bottom of the canyon along the Gunnison River, shaded by box elder trees. The campground is closed in winter. East Portal Road is closed to vehicles in winter but open to pedestrians and cyclists. The Bureau of Reclamation determines when East Portal Road closes. Elevation: 6526 feet (1989 m).
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Elkhorn RV Park · 39 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 271 designated routes (147 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Portal Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | $16 | — |
| South Rim Campground | National park campground | 2.5 mi | $10–$34 | — |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison South Rim Campground | Private campground | 2.5 mi | — | — |
| Black Canyon Of The Gunnison South Rim Campground | National park campground | 2.6 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| North Rim Campground | National park campground | 5.2 mi | $10–$20 | — |
| North Rim Campground | Private campground | 5.2 mi | $20 | — |
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Sources. National Park Service. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.