Portal Campground

In
White River National Forest
7 sites · RV, Tent

Rev’ up the engines the terrain here is EPIC.

At an elevation of 9,400 feet, Portal Campground is the big leagues attracting motorcyclists, bikers, ATV, and horseback riders. Small and lightly treaded, Portal can be tricky to access–high clearance required.
What this place offers
Campfire allowed
Pets allowed
No showers
Toilets
No potable water
Picnic tables
No sewage hookups
No electric hookups
7 sitesRV, Tent

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LocationPortal Campground, White River National Forest, Colorado, United States
What this place offers
Campfire allowed
Pets allowed
No showers
Toilets
No potable water
Picnic tables
No sewage hookups
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