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Price
$6 - $26/night
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Reservable
Sites
6 campsites
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Cell
No Service
Pets
Pets Allowed
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27.1703, -82.4758
RVers who want a base camp for Gulf beaches and the Legacy Trail cycling route. The 15-mile trail network, Lake Osprey kayaking, and winter bald eagle nesting make it worth the planning effort. Spring weekdays hit the sweet spot before summer humidity arrives.
No campfires until the burn ban lifts (no open flames, charcoal grills and propane for cooking only), no showers on loop, no dump station, and reservations can't be cancelled once booked. Tent campers also have no sites here at all.
Context for the broader area surrounding Oscar Scherer State Park Loop E, 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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Spring delivers the sweet spot: 65-85°F temperatures, lower humidity before summer's wall hits, and wildflowers drawing migrating birds. Trails and paddling routes shine as water warms but before afternoon thunderstorms and mosquitoes take over. Summer brings long days for swimming and boating, but expect high humidity and daily rain. Winter offers the mildest camping weather overall. Weekends fill year-round; weekdays stay quieter.
Peak season with warm weather, perfect for water activities. Book early.
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E Campground at Oscar Scherer State Park offers a range of amenities tailored to provide comfort and convenience for campers. Sites have paved driveways and partial shade, and amenities include electric hookups (50 amp), water hookups, picnic tables, and grills. Restrooms are conveniently located 50-100 feet away, and a playground is available within 150-300 feet of all campsites.
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