Gypsum Campground
Gypsum Campground is located along the Eagle River and is readily accessible from Interstate Highway 70. The campground is open May 15 - November 15 annually. There is no reservation system. Inactive volcanic crater and lava flow are nearby to Dotsero. Visitors who want to enjoy camping, picnicking, sightseeing, and wildlife viewing can access the river from the campground, which offers gravel roads with primitive walk in fishing and camping. Wildlife includes ducks, geese, blue heron, bald eagles and other raptors. Recreation activities in the area includes rafting and fishing.
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Amenities & rules
| Fees | Camping: $10/Night |
| Stay limit | May-August: 7 Days, September-November: 14 days. |
| Accessibility | ADA Accessible Restrooms |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
I-70 Exit 140 at Gypsum and turn south. Turn right on the frontage road (Old Highway 6) and go 1.5 miles past the roundabout. Take a left to the Gypsum Recreation Area.
| Nearest town | Silt, Colorado |
| Coordinates | 39.6555° N, 106.9762° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- WildfireWillow
41 mi from the campground · 7,359 acres · 92% contained
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Blue Sky Ski Rental and Repair ↗ | 19.9 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 20.6 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Worth a stop
- 4.7 miUte Trail Trailhead-Dotsero ↗Trailhead
- 5.9 miDeep Creek Day Use Area ↗Day use
- 6 miLyons Gulch Boat Launch ↗Boat launch
- 13 miPinball Access Boat Launch ↗Boat launch
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside White River National Forest.
- inWhite River National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,482,711 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- First Evangelical Lutheran ChurchBuilding · Gypsum · 1.4 mi
- Dotsero BridgeStructure · Dotsero · 4.7 mi
- Eagle River BridgeStructure · Eagle · 8.5 mi
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Gypsum Campground?
No. Gypsum Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: How first-come camping works
How much does it cost to camp at Gypsum Campground?
Camping: $10/Night
How long can I stay at Gypsum Campground?
May-August: 7 Days, September-November: 14 days.
Are there accessible sites at Gypsum Campground?
ADA Accessible Restrooms.
Is there cell service at Gypsum Campground?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is the nearest town to Gypsum Campground?
Silt, Colorado.
Source: Getting there
What if Gypsum Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Sweetwater Lake Campground (13.9 mi, first-come), Wolcott Campground (15.4 mi, first-come), and Deep Lake Campground (18.8 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby