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Select a month, then check for open campsites
Price
$26/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
11 campsites
Season
null
Cell
No Service
Pets
Pets Allowed
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Winter birdwatchers, paddlers, and beach-day-plus-nature campers will get the most out of this. Sites 4 and 5 fit RVs up to 36 feet with full shade; bring an extra water hose since hookups can run 40+ feet from the pad. Book a year out for holiday weekends.
Families with toddlers should know most sites sit right on South Creek with no real barrier. A burn ban is currently in effect (no campfires until further notice), the restroom buildings are aging with low shower doors, and summers here are genuinely brutal, one family's July tri
Context for the broader area surrounding Oscar Scherer State Park Loop A, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
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.
Site is near Loveland, Colorado, on the Wind River at East Portal of Alva B. Adams Tunnel, 4.5 miles southwest of Estes Park.
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Winter is the clear winner: daytime highs around 60–75°F, nights in the 45–60°F range, low humidity, fewer mosquitoes. Bald eagles nest in the tall pines, waterbirds crowd the creek, and scrub-jays are active. Paddling and fishing stay pleasant without summer's heat. Expect moderate crowds, heavier around holiday weekends. Summer is hot, humid, and buggy. One family's July trip fell apart when their RV lost air conditioning. Book a year ahead for winter weekends.
Peak season with warm weather, perfect for water activities. Book early.
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"A Campground" within Oscar Scherer State Park offers a variety of amenities including electrical and water hookups, partial and full shade options, and proximity to a creek. The campground has gravel driveways and back-in pull-in types, making it suitable for RVs and tents. Each site features a picnic table, a grill, and allows campfires, with water and electrical hookups available. Specific notes mention that water hookups may vary in distance from the site, ranging from 19 to 58 feet, and it is recommended to bring extra hoses. Restrooms are accessible within 50-100 feet, and a playground is located 25-150 feet away.
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