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$26/night
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Reservable
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11 campsites
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No Service
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Pets Allowed
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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27.1703, -82.4758
Winter visitors who want beach access without paying beach-town prices will find this a strong base camp. Site 37 gets full shade and sits close to restrooms; site 48 runs larger if you need the room. The Legacy Trail connection makes it especially good for cyclists.
A burn ban is currently in effect at the park, so campfires are off the table until further notice. Beyond that, the 11 sites book out a year ahead, sites run narrow (17-25 feet wide), there's no laundry worth relying on, and raccoons are aggressive enough that food storage is a
Context for the broader area surrounding Oscar Scherer State Park Loop C, 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 most comfortable season, with daytime highs in the mid-60s to mid-70s and cool, low-humidity mornings. Trails and paddling routes are far more pleasant than during summer heat. Cooler water temperatures bring manatees and waterbirds closer to viewing areas. Summer humidity is high enough that campers with RVs recommend 50-amp sites to run air conditioning. Winter also means higher visitation from seasonal visitors, so book well ahead for holiday weekends.
Peak season with warm weather, perfect for water activities. Book early.
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The C Campground at Oscar Scherer State Park provides a range of amenities designed to accommodate both tent and RV campers. Sites are equipped with essential features such as electric hookups (with options for 30 and 50 amp), water hookups, picnic tables, grills, and fire rings. Notably, the campground emphasizes convenience, with restrooms located within 50-100 feet of most sites and a playground situated 150-300 feet away. Shade coverage varies by site, ranging from full shade to partial shade. "We allow up to 2 tents per campsite in our campground" emphasizes the tent-friendly nature of the sites. Driveways are gravel, and sites are categorized as back-in with site-specific reservations.
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Pulled from per-site mentions in 214 reviews.
Specific site reviews highlight site #037 for its full shade and proximity to amenities.
Site #048 is praised for its spaciousness and accessibility.
Site #041 is mentioned for the need for an extra hose due to the distant water hook-up (50 feet away).
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