US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsCampground · National park in Montrose County, Colorado. Run by National Parks Service.
| Operator | National Parks Service |
|---|---|
| Agency | National Park Service (Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park) |
| Campsites | 15 |
| Site types | 15 standard, no electric |
| Electric hookups | No |
| RVs welcome | Yes |
| Tent sites | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Drinking water | Yes |
| Dogs allowed | Yes |
| Campfires allowed | Yes |
| Wheelchair accessible | No |
| Fee | Yes |
| Phone | (970) 641-2337 |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov |
We only list amenities a source records. A missing item doesn't mean the campground lacks it, so check with East Portal Campground before you go.
East Portal Campground is located within Curecanti National Recreation Area, but is adjacent to and only accessible from Black Canyon National Park ($30 entrance fee). This small campground is located at the bottom of the canyon along the Gunnison River, shaded by box elder trees. The campground is closed in winter. East Portal Road is closed to vehicles in winter but open to pedestrians and cyclists. The Bureau of Reclamation determines when East Portal Road closes. Elevation: 6526 feet (1989 m).
Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.
Lakes and ponds on LakeRipple within 10 miles, closest first (straight-line distance to the shoreline). Each page has boat launches, beaches, fishing and today's weather.
East Portal Campground is in Montrose County.
Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.