Colorado · published-coordinate region
East Portal Campground
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National Park Service15Supported overnight records
1Published site categories
15Sites with a reported party limit
A useful starting point, not a fit guarantee. Site-specific warnings are absent from this export. Published lengths may include a tow vehicle. Check the official site page for current notes, restrictions, approach and configuration before booking. No live availability is shown.
A closer look at the campground
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.
Full operator-supplied campground description · Scroll within the panel for more · Amenities may be shared by the campground, not present at every site
How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 15 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
15
Vehicle limit
15
Vehicle length
0
Driveway entry
0
Shade
0
Bars show counts, not a quality, accessibility or suitability score.
The campsite mix
Standard Nonelectric
15
Operator directions
After entering Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, turn right on East Portal Rd and follow it for 5.5 miles (8.7 km).
NOTE: East Portal Campground is closed in winter, when the Bureau of Reclamation closes the East Portal Road.
Campground-level source text. Confirm the current route and road conditions with the operator.
THE ACTUAL SITES
15 published campsite records
Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.
View all 15 published site records
| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 001 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 002 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 003 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 004 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 005 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 006 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 007 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 008 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 009 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 010 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 011 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 012 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 013 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 014 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 015 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
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