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East Portal Campground at Estes Park
Estes Park, CO
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- Address:Estes Park, CO
About
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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Amenities
Showers
Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Dump Station
Electric Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Firewood
Camp Store
Accessible
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Within ~30 miles
Trails near East Portal Campground at Estes Park
Trail
Bierstadt Lake Trail
Colorado
3.0 mi866 ftgain
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Trail
Moraine Park Loop
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3.4 mi541 ftgain
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Trail
Cub Lake
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5.1 mi1,033 ftgain
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Trail
Lily Mountain Trail
Colorado
1.9 mi791 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Lily Lake
Colorado
0.8 mi112 ftgain
Easy
Trail
Big Thompson River Walk to Lake Estes
Colorado
4.9 mi476 ftgain
Moderate
Hunt context
Hunting unit around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Colorado hunting page
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