East Portal Campground
Montrose, Colorado · 6,535 ft · In Curecanti National Recreation Area
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At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 6,535 ft (1,992 m)6,535 ft1,992 m
Sites15
East Portal Campground lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
- 001Standard · up to 8 people
- 002Standard · up to 8 people
- 003Standard · up to 8 people
- 004Standard · up to 8 people
- 005Standard · up to 8 people
- 006Standard · up to 8 people
- 007Standard · up to 8 people
- 008Standard · up to 8 people
- 009Standard · up to 8 people
- 010Standard · up to 8 people
Showing 10 of 15 · by site number
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 1 staff entry left out.
Other campgrounds in Curecanti National Recreation Area 12
Nearest first. Every place inside the park's boundary.
- East Portal Campground15 sites · $10–$20 a nightunder 100 ft
- Cimarron Campground21 sites · $12–$24 a night7.6 mi
- Cimarron Campground (CO)$24 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov7.7 mi
- Lake Fork Campground3 loops · Lower Loop, Middle Loop, Upper Loop · 90 sites · $24 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov18 mi
- Ponderosa Campground28 sites · $10–$20 a night18 mi
- Ponderosa Campground (CO)4 loops · Lower, Middle, Scan and Pay, Upper · $20 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov18 mi
Also in the park: 3 places run by another agency · 1 single site
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- Campfires allowed
- Campfires allowed
- Drinking water
- Picnic tables
- Tent sites
- Toilets
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About
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.).
From National Park Service — campgrounds, OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, and Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · · Edit
Cell service
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at East Portal Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueChance Showers And Thunderstorms, 49% chance of rain54°36°
- WedRain And Snow Showers, 90% chance of rain46°32°
- ThuMostly Sunny, 10% chance of rain51°32°
- FriSunny57°33°
- SatMostly Sunny, 3% chance of rain57°37°
Nearby camping
SeeSee all on the mapOutside the park, nearest first.
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison South Rim Campground
National Park · 2.6 mi · Montrose
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison North Rim Campground
National Park · 5.2 mi · Montrose
North Rim Campground
National Park · 5.2 mi · Montrose
3 more within 25 mi
Location and contact
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