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East Portal Campground

First-come, first-served East Portal Campground: National Park Service campground in Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Colorado near Gunnison. First-come, first-served. Location, fees and the official reservation link.

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Campground details

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…

  • Managed by: National Park Service
  • Recreation area: Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park
  • Nearest town: Gunnison
  • Reservations: First-come, first-served (not reservable online)
  • Phone: (970) 641-2337
  • Dataset: Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  • Map point: 38.52690, -107.64931

Before you go: Availability, fees, seasons and fire rules change. Always verify on the official site (Recreation.gov or the managing agency) before you go. First-come campgrounds can fill early.

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