Gypsum Campground, near Silt, Colorado, is a convenient stop for those traveling along I-70. It offers a straightforward camping experience with designated sites, making it easy to pull off the highway for a night of rest.

The campground is right by the river, providing some lovely views of the surrounding mountains. While it lacks many amenities, visitors have noted the presence of pit toilets and a dumpster for trash disposal. As one camper mentioned, “The vault toilets were closed off and a strong smell was present around the dumpster,” so keep that in mind if you're sensitive to odors.

For those who enjoy a bit of adventure, the area is perfect for quick access to nearby hiking and biking trails. While some campers have pointed out that the road noise can be a bit much, especially at night, others found it manageable, saying it’s not a huge deal if you’re used to city sounds. 

If you’re looking for a simple place to crash while enjoying the beautiful Colorado scenery, Gypsum Campground might just fit the bill. Just remember to bring your own water and be prepared for a no-frills experience.

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.ADA Access: ADA Accessible Restrooms

Gypsum Campground

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Gypsum

The Best Camping Near Gypsum, Colorado

So we arrived late in the evening after driving the first leg of a road trip. There weren't a ton of spots open, in fact we might have gotten the last one. It was a gravel road leading to the sites but there was a restroom at the beginning of it. Sites were close together but we were just there for a night. The views were nice if you were looking at the river. The other direction was the highway. Obvious noise from the highway. Mostly just sage brush. I don't remember much for trees. There was a picnic table and at least a fire ring. May have also been a grill. We were close enough to our neighbors that it put our dog on high alert in the early AM since they rose early and made some rustling noises.

Pretty sure this is where we stayed

There are 8 sites, mostly level, and a few day use sites next to the Eagle River.

This campground is close to I-70 which makes it convenient for day trips. In our case, it was a great place to camp because we were very tired but quite a bit of traffic noise. However, the noise wasn't enough to keep me from sleeping.

There are two vault toilets that haven't been serviced for a quite a while. Neither toilet had toilet paper. The floors weren't too dirty but I wouldn't want to go in with no shoes.

Eagle River Rec Area

 Easy access. Clean bathrooms. Fire ring and picnic table. Lots of road noise from I-70 but good access for biking, hiking, and fishing.  Great BLM campground. 

Nice campground

If you are looking for a place to set up that is close to fishing this is your spot. There are a couple sites that are right by the river and a very short walk to wet your hook.

Yes the road noise is noticeable but it's unbearable. I would say just try to find one of the sites closer to the river verses the road.

I don't recall seeing a water faucet but did see one sight with power hook-up. Did it work? I haven't a clue. Only 2 other campers when I set up camp and both were in smaller RV's. Fire rings, picnic table and a fairly level site. Pit toilets that were bearable.

The views and the river is what this campground is all about

Great site for fishing and cheap

This is a last resort campground. It is on the side of the highway, no shade except by the river, and the sites are right on top of each other. There are only 6 sites. 

  

There is easy river access so if you are looking for just a spot to stop overnight or to cool down by the river this would be fine. But I wouldn't use this location as a get away destination.

  

The bathroom is disgusting and the trash was overflowing when I stopped here. I don’t know how often this spot is patrolled or cared for.

  

There is a rafting guide company that comes through every couple of hours during the day to put in or take out of the river. They park their buses under the only shady spots in the extended pull out to keep them cool. I don't blame them, this location gets hot.

Dirty and Next to the Highway but Good River Access

We got the last site. #7 is terrible and cramped right between others far too close. 

Full...just like all others

this campground is right off of I70 making it a super easy overnight stop on my way west. there is definitely traffic noise. sites are pretty on top of each other.  facing away from the road is a very nice view to take in so it's not all bad. there are ~8 campsites all with fire rings and picnic tables, some shaded others not. 

BLM camping off I-70

We stayed at this BLM campground for 2 weeks.reused it as our base camp.there is no amenities except pit toilets. Each camp site had a picnic table, and fire pit. The sites have no shade but are separated by the same brush and weeds which cover that area. We couldn't see our neighbors and could barely hear them. Nightly fee is $10. We paid $5 per night because of husband's disabled-America the Beautiful Access pass.  Only issue was the noise from the interstate. And Those who drive through from 7-8pm looking for a last minute space. Normally all sites are taken by then. We will stay again when driving through.
Good cell service.

Open campground of site just off i70

Beautiful

Has good potential in the future but recently had a fire run through it and burn 80% of the camp

Not great

Looks like the day area is just closed but there are two gates open leading into the campground and othered were there while I was. Only stayed for a night but it was peaceful. Sites are small and not much privacy now with the burnt vegetation. Vault toilets were clean and has a trash dumpster. Definitely hear highway noise so I wouldn’t recommend for rent campers as it gets pretty loud at times. Had great AT&amp;T cell service to work remotely. I’d say again but not sure it’s worth a weeks stay at $10/night. 

Campground is open 

Granted, there is a fire pit and picnic table, but the vault bathrooms were disgusting, and the campground is right off of the highway. It wouldn’t make sense to me to stay here for more than one night to rest from driving elsewhere. Either way - we were able to pull off for the night and get some shut eye before hitting the road again in the morning. At some point in the night a group of highschoolers pulled up in the site next to us and were pretty rowdy, before leaving at around 2am. That’s not really anything the campground can control, but it was very bizzare.  

Not necessarily worth the $10 fee

Quick stop near I70. We arrived late at night, ~9pm, got probably last spot. A lot of space for a car and tent, very private areas. This campsite offers quite spectacular views in the morning compensate a bit noise from the road.

Good for a night close to I70

This is a great stop for a night. The campground is right on the river which is very nice but it's right on 70 so the road noise is pretty loud all night. Coming from a city that's not a huge deal for me. We had cell reception, dumpster and vault toilets available 

Close to the road 

We stopped over at this spot unexpectedly out of desperation (screaming baby :-)). We got in at around 5 on a weeknight and had no problems getting a spot. Maybe we were lucky, but not sure. 

The road noise here was sort of an issue for us. This place is right by highway 70. 

There were pit toilets, and that’s it. Fine for renters or dry campers. 

Nice View But Not Much More

Usable camping off I-70. Look for better options though as this isn’t a free spot. Mosquitoes were terrible and a couple of n’er-do-wells in Breaking Bad RV’s were occupying the best spots. The vault toilets were closed off and strong smell of dead body/animal was present around the dumpster. Definitely an awesome view of mountains on both sides of the campground and it’s right next to the city limits of Gypsum if supplies are needed. 

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