📍 Campsite
Campsite · Gunnison, CO
National Park Service campground
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. East Portal Road is closed to vehicles in winter but open to pedestrians and cyclists. The Bureau of Reclamation determines when East Portal Road closes. Elevation: 6526 feet (1989 m).Opens Recreation.gov in a new tab. They take the booking, not us, and we earn nothing on it.
Data source: Recreation.gov View on the source site Information last updated 25 February 2026