East Portal Campground
Located just outside of the park boundaries, East Portal Campground has 15 campsites, vault toilets, and drinking water.
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East Portal Campground Details
East Portal Campground is located two miles downstream of Crystal Dam at the bottom of Black Canyon. To get there, take CO-347 six miles north from the junction with US-50 to the entrance of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. Turn right just past the entrance station (where entrance fees apply), and follow East Portal Road five miles down to the campground. Note that vehicles exceeding 22 feet in length (including trailer) are not permitted on this road, due to a steep grade and sharp curves. The campground, shaded by box elder trees, is in close proximity to the historic Gunnison River Diversion Tunnel. It is generally open from May to mid-October, and campsites are $16 per night. Sites are first-come, first-served, so arrive early. Sites have picnic tables, fire grates, potable water (mid-May to mid-September), and vault toilets.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around East Portal Campground
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0.2 mi away
North River Route
You'll need to cross the Gunnison River to hike this inner-canyon route.
1.5 mi away
Devil's Backbone Route
Despite the menacing name, Devil's Backbone is one of most pleasant ways of experiencing the Gunnison River -- no steep slopes required!
1.7 mi away
Crystal Dam
Crystal Dam is the newest dam on the Gunnison, standing at 323 feet tall.
2.4 mi away
South Rim Campground
In Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park there's only one campground open year round: South Rim Campground.
2.4 mi away
Rim Rock Nature Trail
The Rim Rock Nature Trail is a self-guided hike along the south rim of Black Canyon to the Tomichi Point overlook.
