Portal Campground

Portal Campground, located in the picturesque town of Buena Vista, Colorado, offers a unique and tranquil camping experience for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Situated next to the stunning Grizzly Reservoir, this campground is a hidden gem that provides a perfect blend of natural beauty and rustic charm.

The campground features a limited number of sites, typically less than 10, ensuring a peaceful and intimate atmosphere. Each site is equipped with bear lockers to keep your food safe and vaulted toilets for convenience. While there is no cell service, this allows campers to fully disconnect and immerse themselves in the surrounding nature. The campground is well-shaded with good tree cover, providing a cool and comfortable environment even during the warmer months.

Getting to Portal Campground is an adventure in itself. The 6-mile dirt, gravel, and rock road along Lincoln Creek is rough and rugged, making it advisable to have a vehicle with good clearance, such as an SUV or truck. However, the journey is well worth it, as the campground offers breathtaking views and a serene setting that is hard to find elsewhere.

Portal Campground operates on a donation basis, with contributions appreciated for the volunteers who maintain the site. This makes it an affordable option for campers, though the limited number of spaces means they can fill up quickly, especially on weekends. Early arrival is recommended to secure a spot.

Customer feedback highlights the campground's unique charm and the rewarding experience of staying there. Visitors have praised its peaceful environment, the beauty of Grizzly Reservoir, and the sense of adventure that comes with the journey to the site. Many have noted that despite the rough road, the campground is well worth the effort, offering a truly memorable camping experience.

• "We visited in July 2019. There are less than 10 sites (6?), It's about $20, bear lockers are at each site, there are vaulted toilets and no cell service. It's nicely situated on the lake and had good tree cover. The road recommends 4WD I would recommend having an SUV or at least good clearance truck if you plan on coming here. We had no issues in our stock Subaru Outback."
• "Portal campground is awesome. Sits next to Grizzly reservoir. Free, but donations are appreciated for the volunteers who maintain it. There is a limited number of spaces (7 or 8) and they go fast on weekends. The road to it along Lincoln Creek is 6 miles of dirt, gravel, and rock. Rough is an understatement, but it is totally worth it."