East Portal Reservoir

About East Portal Reservoir

East Portal Reservoir is a feature of the Colorado - Big Thompson Project. This charming campground sits at the base of a mountain in the midst of a pine forest. The campground within East Portal contains 70 campsites that provide amenities such as RV hookups, two shower houses and tent camping. A trail head leads into Rocky Mountain National Park and a free shuttle provides access into the town of Estes Park during the summer. The small reservoir has approximately 2 water surface acres where rainbow trout are occasionally caught by Anglers. Moreover, there are 70 land acres and 1 mile of shoreline located at this reservoir. No boating is allowed. Facilities are open May 15- Oct. 15.

How to Get There

Site is near Loveland, Colorado, on the Wind River at East Portal of Alva B. Adams Tunnel, 4.5 miles southwest of Estes Park.

Plan Your Visit to East Portal Reservoir

Heading to East Portal Reservoir? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• Park map (PDF)
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)