EAST PORTAL CAMPGROUND
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..
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.
East Portal offers plentiful shade and nearby access to the Gunnison River. Spectacular views of Black Canyon of the Gunnison and Curecanti are abundant.
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Seasonal potable water and
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