East Portal Campground
Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- $20.00
- Type
- Campground
- Season
- October 1 to April 14
- Sites
- 15 total · 0 reservable · 15 first come
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Phone
- 970-641-2337 x205
- Nearest dump station
- Taylor Lagoons Dump Station · 65.1 mi
- Coordinates
- 38.5271, -107.6495
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
Overview The East Portal Campground is located within Curecanti National Recreation Area, but is adjacent to and only accessible from Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. The campground is located at the bottom of the canyon, along the Gunnison River. It is a small campground of 15 sites (10 are tent-only), shaded by box elder trees. East Portal is closed in winter, when the Bureau of Reclamation closes the East Portal Road. Elevation: 6526 feet (1990 m). NOTE: Black Canyon of the Gunnison charges a $30 per vehicle entrance fee which you will pay upon arrival (or purchase in advance ). The park also honors interagency passes for entry (e.g., senior, access, Golden Age, 4th grade, etc.). Facilities East Portal is a small campground of 15 sites (10 are walk-in tent-only; 5 are vehicle accessible), shaded by box elder trees. Seasonal potable water access and trash collection. Food storage in bear boxes is required. Each campsite has a fire pit, grill and picnic tables. The campground has vault toilets only. Natural Features East Portal offers plentiful shade and nearby access to the Gunnison River. Spectacular views of Black Canyon of the Gunnison and Curecanti are abundant.
From the managing agency.Official page
Is East Portal Campground free?
No. East Portal Campground charges $20.00. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
Can I bring an RV to East Portal Campground?
East Portal Campground has 15 sites on record. 0 sites are reservable and 15 are first come.
When is East Portal Campground open?
The season on record runs October 1 to April 14. Dates move with weather and with the managing office, so check before a shoulder-season trip.
How do I get to East Portal Campground?
East Portal Campground is at 38.5271, -107.6495. We do not hold written directions for this one, so navigate to the coordinates.
What is the weather like at East Portal Campground?
This Campground is at the bottom of Black Canyon near the Gunnison River, at 6,526 feet in elevation. Weather can rapidly change from warm and sunny to cold and rainy or snowy. Be prepared for 3-season camping, even in summer. Temperature range can vary 30 degrees or more throughout the day and night.
Nearby
- East Portal Campground0.0 mi
- South Rim Campground2.5 mi
- Black Canyon Of The Gunnison South Rim Campground2.6 mi
- Black Canyon Of The Gunnison North Rim Campground5.2 mi
- North Rim Campground5.2 mi
- Cimarron Campground7.6 mi
- Cimarron Campground (CO)7.7 mi
- Upper Magaritaville11.2 mi
- Taylor Lagoons Dump Station65.1 mi
SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
