Gypsum Campground

BLM Bureau of Land Management · Silt, CO · Developed

Conditions

Road Access Gravel
Season Open Year Round
Campfires Not recorded

The managing agency hasn't published campfire rules for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Hookup Dry Camping
Access Gravel Road

Campground Stats

Total Sites0

Location

39.65555, -106.9762 · Colorado River Valley Field Office , Silt , CO 81637

Description

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. Campsites are occupied on a first come, first serve basis. 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. Floating season generally occurs during late May through July. For more information, please contact the Colorado river Valley Field Office.

Directions

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.

Activities

BOATING CAMPING

Details

FeeCamping: $10/Night
Stay LimitMay-August: 7 Days, September-November: 14 days.
Phone(970) 876-9000
ADA AccessADA Accessible Restrooms

Nearby Campgrounds

Community Site 0.5 mi · BLM
Horse Pasture Site 0.9 mi · BLM
Dotsero Crater Rec Site 3.0 mi · BLM
Dotsero Landing 4.1 mi · BLM
Cottonwood Site 5.4 mi · BLM
Deep Creek Day Use Area 5.9 mi · BLM
Lyons Gulch Boat Launch 6.0 mi · BLM