City, County & Regional Parks · Colorado
East Portal Campground
City, County & Regional Parks · Colorado, United States
- Sites
- 66
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Dump station
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 8,327 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 2
- Nearest town
- Estes Park
- Address
- 3420 Tunnel Road, Estes Park, CO 80517
- Phone
- 970-586-4188
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
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About
Estes Valley Recreation and Park District campground at the East Portal, up the valley from Estes Park near the Adams Tunnel. 66 sites for tents, small trailers and RVs, some with electric and water. Rigs are limited to 22 feet. Drinking water, flush toilets, hot showers, and a dump station.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32° | 14° | -14° | 45° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 34° | 14° | -10° | 49° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 40° | 21° | 2° | 57° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 48° | 25° | 3° | 61° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 56° | 35° | 22° | 71° | 8 of 11 |
| June | 73° | 45° | 32° | 84° | 1 of 11 |
| July | 77° | 51° | 42° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 74° | 50° | 44° | 82° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 70° | 45° | 21° | 81° | 1 of 11 |
| October | 57° | 34° | -3° | 68° | 8 of 10 |
| November | 44° | 21° | 0° | 60° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 33° | 16° | -4° | 52° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- Park and Ride · 1.1 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
- Glacier Creek Riding Stable · 1.3 mi as the crow flies
Sprague Lake Connector Trails 2.2 mi Hike · Drive there - Tuxedo Park · 1.3 mi as the crow flies
Moraine Park - Mill Creek Basin 4.1 mi Hike · Drive there - Sprague Lake · 1.5 mi as the crow flies
Sprague Lake Connector Trails 2.2 mi Hike · Drive there - Hollowell Park · 1.6 mi as the crow flies
Moraine Park - Mill Creek Basin 4.1 mi Hike · Drive there
All 162 trails in Rocky Mountain National Park
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
Nearby campgrounds
- Rocky Mountain National Park Glacier Basin Campground · National Park Service · 1 mi · 158 sites
- Rocky Mountain National Park Moraine Park Campground · National Park Service · 3 mi · 258 sites
- Mary's Lake Campground · City, County & Regional Parks · 3 mi
- Rocky Mountain National Park Longs Peak Campground · National Park Service · 4 mi · 27 sites
- Rocky Mountain National Park Aspenglen Campground · National Park Service · 5 mi · 55 sites
All public campgrounds in Colorado · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-09-04. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.