Gypsum Campground

About

Gypsum Campground is a rustic Bureau of Land Management campground located along the scenic Eagle River, easily accessible from Interstate 70 at Exit 140. This primitive campground offers a quiet riverside setting for campers looking to fish, raft, or simply enjoy the Colorado outdoors. The floating season on the Eagle River typically runs from late May through July, making this an ideal basecamp for river enthusiasts. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservation system. Each site includes a fire ring, picnic table, and parking spur. Vault toilets are available, but there is no potable water on site, so campers must bring their own supply. A trash dumpster is provided for waste disposal. Wildlife viewing opportunities abound, with ducks, geese, blue herons, bald eagles, and other raptors frequenting the river corridor. An inactive volcanic crater and lava flow near Dotsero provide interesting geological features in the surrounding area.

Directions

From I-70, take 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.