Free Camping Collection
Dispersed Camping
East Portal Distributed Camping Area
East Portal Distributed Camping Area is located in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland. The terrain consists of forested areas with nearby mountains. Temperatures can range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit in spring and fall to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include the Moffat Tunnel and the scenic views of the Continental Divide.
Description
US Forest Service
Roosevelt National Forest
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
Location
East Portal Distributed Camping Area is located in Colorado
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
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if East Portal Distributed Camping Area needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 1 hr 12 min from Boulder
- 1 hr 35 min from Denver
- 2 hrs 1 min from Greeley
- 2 hrs 2 min from Fort Collins
