Portal Campground
USFS · Campground · Free
Fast facts
- Cost
- Free
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Taylor Lagoons Dump Station · 19.3 mi
- Coordinates
- 39.0761, -106.6128
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Portal Campground is located eleven miles southeast of Aspen on Independence Pass Road and seven miles south on Lincoln Creek Road at an elevation of 9,400'. Campers can access some wonderful day hikes from this location as well as terrain for motorcycle riding, mountain biking, ATV riding, fishing and horseback riding, among other recreation activities.Portal Campground has 5 campsites with limited spurs.5 day stay limit. High clearance vehicles are required and 4x4 recommended.
From the USFS.
Is Portal Campground free?
Yes. Portal Campground is free to use. It is managed by the USFS.
How do I get to Portal Campground?
Portal Campground is at 39.0761, -106.6128. We do not hold written directions for this one, so navigate to the coordinates.
What are the rules at Portal Campground?
5 day stay limit. High clearance vehicles are required and 4x4 recommended.
Nearby
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
