East Portal Campground
Montrose, Colorado · National Park Service
Photo: Recreation.gov
About
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).
Directions
From Montrose, take Hwy 50 east. After about 6 miles, turn left onto Hwy 347 and follow it for 6 miles into Black Canyon National Park. At the park’s entrance station, turn right onto East Portal Road. Continue 5 miles to the base of the canyon and turn left at the signed junction toward the campground. The campground is just past the ranger station. Due to East Portal Road's steepness (16% grade) and tight curves, vehicles longer than 22 feet (6.7 m)--*trailer included*--are prohibited on East Portal Road.
Location
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Details
- State
- Colorado
- City / area
- Montrose
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Parent area
- Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park
- Campsites
- —
- Reservable
- No / see Recreation.gov
- Typical price
- See Recreation.gov
- Equipment
- See Recreation.gov
Nearby campgrounds
- East Portal Campground 0.0 km away
- Black Canyon Of The Gunnison South Rim Campground 4.2 km away · dump mentioned
- Black Canyon Of The Gunnison North Rim Campground 8.3 km away
- Cimarron Campground 12.3 km away
- Cimarron Campground (CO) 12.4 km away · dump mentioned
- LAKE FORK CAMPGROUND 28.8 km away