Established Camping

East Portal Campground at Estes Park

38 Reviews

Closed For the Season

This campground is closed for the season from October 1, 2023 through May 14, 2024.

About

Municipal

So close, yet feels so far away from the hustle and bustle of Estes Park. This very popular campground is located at an elevation of 8,300 feet at the end of a beautiful road just west of town. There are wonderful views of the snow covered peaks in Rocky Mountain National Park and access to the…

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.
Hike-In
Backcountry sites.

Stay Connected

WiFi
Good
Verizon
Unknown
AT&T
Good
T-Mobile
Unknown

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Group
Equestrian

Features

For Campers

Market
ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Reservable
Showers
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Sewer Hookups
Water Hookups
Big Rig Friendly

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Elizabeth R.

Traveler

Reviewed Jul. 13, 2023

Great place to camp!

We loved this campground and it’s proximity to RMNP and Estes Park. The campground was clean, had a great playground and quiet hours were respected. The little store was nice and the camp hosts were friendly and helpful. We saw elk and mule deer in the campground on multiple occasions. Would…

SiteA07

Month of VisitAugust

Katie M.

Guide

Reviewed Sep. 1, 2022

Overpriced for what you get

Nothing special. WAY over priced for the type of sites at this grounds. Hope you like neighbors because they are literally 5 feet from you. Car fees on top of camp fees. Greedy. I’m surprised they don’t charge additional fees for parking, water and bathroom use.

Oh and I saw camp staff chase off…

Month of VisitSeptember

Artie

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 22, 2022

Block party!!!

Super sweet hosts that checked in on me. I felt wholly welcomed. Pretty energetic campground; it was like being at a block party.

Site18

Month of VisitSeptember

Location

East Portal Campground at Estes Park is located in Colorado

Directions

From downtown Estes Park take U.S. Highway 36/CO 66 west approximate 1.7 miles. Take CO 66 to the left (becomes Tunnel Road), for about 3.3 miles to the campground.