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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

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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 East Portal Reservoir which has ample opportunities for fishing. This double loop campground offers shady sites suitable for tenters and campers with small RVs and trailers shorter than 22 feet in length. It is especially well-suited for families and outdoor enthusiasts looking to explore nearby nature and trails in Rocky Mountain National Park. Sites at this campground open up to views of Rocky Mountain National Park and starry nighttime skies. A mature blend of ponderosa and lodgepole pines interspersed with groves of aspens makes it a wonderful home away from home. It is an ideal setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxation. The camping season runs from mid-May to late September.

The Estes Park Campground at East Portal has 66 sites suitable for tents and small trailers and RVs. There is a maximum length of 22 feet for RVs. All sites are equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings, some with ADA accessibility. Guests also have access to drinking water, flush toilets, hot showers, water & electric hookups, dump station, firewood and ice sales, and a playground for the kids. Cell phone service is spotty and there is no wi-fi, so please plan accordingly.

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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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38 Reviews

Elizabeth R.The Dyrt PRO User
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 definitely stay again!

SiteA07
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of East Portal Campground at Estes Park   by Elizabeth R., July 13, 2023
  • Review photo of East Portal Campground at Estes Park   by Elizabeth R., July 13, 2023
  • Review photo of East Portal Campground at Estes Park   by Elizabeth R., July 13, 2023
Katie M.
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 wild life, just a deer roaming. Real great place.

Month of VisitSeptember
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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
  • Review photo of East Portal Campground at Estes Park   by Artie , August 22, 2022
  • Review photo of East Portal Campground at Estes Park   by Artie , August 22, 2022

Location

East Portal Campground at Estes Park is located in Colorado

Detail location of campground

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.

Coordinates

40.34272075999998 N
105.57697054999998 W

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