East Portal Campground
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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 ). Keep reading
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.
The sites · 16
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scan and Pay | East Portal Campground Scan and Pay | management | — | — | |
| 001 | standard nonelectric | — | — | ||
| 002 | standard nonelectric | — | — | ||
| 003 | standard nonelectric | — | — | ||
| 004 | standard nonelectric | — | — | ||
| 005 | standard nonelectric | — | — | ||
| 006 | standard nonelectric | — | — | ||
| 007 | standard nonelectric | — | — | ||
| 008 | standard nonelectric | — | — | ||
| 009 | standard nonelectric | — | — | ||
| 010 | standard nonelectric | — | — | ||
| 011 | standard nonelectric | — | — | ||
| 012 | standard nonelectric | — | — | ||
| 013 | standard nonelectric | — | — | ||
| 014 | standard nonelectric | — | — | ||
| 015 | standard nonelectric | — | — |
Booking
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
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