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East Portal Distributed Camping Area

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USDA Forest Service

Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland

Campfires are prohibited year round. Campsites must be at least 100 feet away from water and trail. Group size is limited to 12 (people and livestock combined).

Water: South Boulder Creek; treat water for drinking

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Location

East Portal Distributed Camping Area is located in Colorado

Detail location of campground

Directions

From Nederland, travel south for 4.5 miles on Colorado Highway 119 to Rollinsville. Turn west onto the gravel Gilpin County Road 16 and continue eight miles to the Moffat Tunnel. A large parking area is available at the East Portal Trailhead.

Coordinates

39.90459737546266 N
105.63239082598437 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

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Site Types

  • Dispersed

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Phone Service
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires