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27.1721, -82.4649
Fall and winter campers who want wooded, shaded sites with water and electric hookups close to Gulf beaches. The swim lake, 6.5-mile trail loop, and South Creek paddling are all on-site, and sites backing onto the creek or lake are worth requesting specifically.
Campfire nights are the draw for you, a Sarasota County burn ban (in effect as of October 2025) means no open flames until further notice. Also, large rigs should confirm 50-amp availability before booking; site sizes and amperage are inconsistent.
Context for the broader area surrounding Oscar Scherer State Park Campground, 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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Fall through spring is the window most visitors aim for. Daytime highs run in the 60s and 70s, mornings are cool enough for hikes, and wildflowers color the scrub trails. Migratory birds pass through, and paddling and fishing conditions are reliable. Weekends and spring-break weeks fill up; weekday stays and early reservations help. Summer brings heat, humidity, afternoon thunderstorms, and more mosquitoes. The tree cover provides shade, and campers with air-conditioned RVs still use the park in the off-season when it's quieter. Be prepared to run your A/C and bring bug protection.
Peak season with warm weather, perfect for water activities. Book early.
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Each campsite includes a fire ring, picnic table, and a water and electrical pedestal (official). Supplementary sources and visitor reports note bathhouses with hot showers and laundry, potable drinking water, a sanitary dump station, and on-site sale of firewood and ice.
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