East Portal Campground
Its 15 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, camping costs Site: $20 per night, and it is open from 04-15 to 10-31. East Portal Campground is a National Park Service campground near Montrose, Colorado.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
1 / 4The East Portal area is a haven for anglers. Photo: NPS Photo, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- National Park Service
- Managed by
- None
- Hookups
It sits right at the edge of Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park; its entrance fees, current alerts and fire restrictions, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits 0.1 miles outside the boundary of Black Canyon of the Gunnison Wilderness; its permit and camping rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Park Service
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Site: $20 per night
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 15
- Hookups
- None
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
- ✓ Pets allowed
On site: Toilets, potable water, and pets allowed.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Campsites
15 sites. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Not on record | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 001 |
| 002 | Not on record | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 002 |
| 003 | Not on record | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 003 |
| 004 | Not on record | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 004 |
| 005 | Not on record | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 005 |
| 006 | Not on record | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 006 |
| 007 | Not on record | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 007 |
| 008 | Not on record | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 008 |
| 009 | Not on record | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 009 |
| 010 | Not on record | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 010 |
| 011 | Not on record | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 011 |
| 012 | Not on record | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 012 |
| 013 | Not on record | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 013 |
| 014 | Not on record | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 014 |
| 015 | Not on record | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 015 |
Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-30. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.
Rules
- Pets
- Allowed
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 6,536 ft
38.5271, -107.6495 in Montrose. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Season and winter services
East Portal Campground is open from 04-15 to 10-31 , at 6,536 ft.
Sources: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30; epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-10-01
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at East Portal Campground?
Sites at East Portal Campground are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10104819).
How much does it cost to camp at East Portal Campground?
Camping at East Portal Campground costs Site: $20 per night.
How many campsites does East Portal Campground have?
East Portal Campground has 15 campsites.
Does East Portal Campground have RV hookups?
No. East Portal Campground has no hookups.
Is there drinking water at East Portal Campground?
Yes, East Portal Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.
Are dogs allowed at East Portal Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at East Portal Campground.
When is East Portal Campground open?
East Portal Campground is open from 04-15 to 10-31.
Who manages East Portal Campground?
East Portal Campground is managed by the National Park Service.
Around East Portal Campground
Crawford Reservoir's mapped center point is 12 miles from East Portal Campground in a straight line. Current water level: Crawford Reservoir water level on reservoirfinder.com.
Hot springs nearby
The nearest hot spring to East Portal Campground, in a straight line: Orvis Hot Springs (hot spring, 28 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison South Rim Campground - Sites
- 84
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison North Rim Campground - Sites
- 13
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- $20 per night
Cimarron Campground - Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
More campgrounds: camping near Montrose and campgrounds in Montrose.
Sources
- recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, petsAllowed, sites, campsites, hookups, toilets, water, fee, season.open, season.close), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01
Photo credits
- Photo 1: NPS Photo, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 2: NPS photo, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 3: NPS Photo, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 4: NPS Photo, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)