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Basic Information
 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, where the entrance fee is $30. The campground is located at the bottom of the canyon, along the Gunnison River. It is a small campground shaded by box elder trees. East Portal Road is closed to vehicles but open to pedestrians and cyclists in winter. The Bureau of Reclamation determines when the East Portal Road closes. Elevation: 6526 feet
TOTAL SITES: 15 Electric Hookups: 0 RV Only: 0 Tent Only: 10 Walk to/Boat to: 10 Group: 0 Horse: 0 Other: 0 Amenities
Fire/Stove Policy Fires are permitted only in the designated fire rings, and only as long as there are no burn bans or dangerous fire weather. Toilet Types
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Weather 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. Standard Camping Fee The nightly camping fee at East Portal is $20.00. Group size limit is eight people and two vehicles. $20.00 Senior / Access Camping Fee Discounted camping rate for valid Senior or Access passes. The nightly camping fee with valid passes is $10.00. Group size limit is eight people and two vehicles. $10.00 Email Address Phone number (Voice) Mailing Address 102 Elk CreekGunnison, CO 81230 Physical Address East Portal Road, Black Canyon National ParkMontrose, CO 81401 Directions From Montrose, take Hwy 50 east. After about 6 miles turn left onto Hwy 347 and follow it for 6 miles. Hwy 347 turns into the South Rim Drive of Black Canyon National Park. Just past the park’s entrance station, turn right into East Portal. Follow the road 5 miles to the base of the canyon and turn left at the T-Junction. The Campground is just past the ranger station.Cell Phone Additional Information There is no cell service at East Portal, and typically no service available within the Park. Regulations -Camp only in designated sites. Sites are first come, first served. Scan & Pay feature is also available for campsite payment.
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Accessibility Information
ADA Information - East Portal campground is not ADA accessible. The campground road and parking areas are all gravel and all campsites are unimproved ground. 5 campsites have parking spaces adjacent to the site; 10 campsites are walk-in and require walking down steps from the parking area to the sites. Access to pit toilets and water is on compacted dirt paths. Wheelchair Access - The campground is not wheelchair accessible. RV & Trailer Information - Vehicles 22 feet and over in length are not allowed on the East Portal Road and, therefore, not allowed in the campground. RV Allowed - Yes RV Max Length in Feet - 22 Trailer Allowed - No Classification - This campground is a limited development campground. |
Last updated: January 2, 2024